I’ve been eyeing that bottle of Limoncello sitting in my kitchen all summer, wondering what to do with it. The other day, while wandering through Trader Joe’s, I spotted a Limoncello Spritz in a can—it definitely caught my attention. I’d never had one before, and that’s when it hit me: why not make it myself at home with what I already have?
It turned out so fun, refreshing, and honestly… dangerously easy to drink!
Just build it all in a glass over ice and enjoy!
Mocktail Version:
If you want to skip the alcohol, a cold glass of San Pellegrino Limonata served over ice with fresh mint and lemon slices is equally refreshing.
To make it feel like a proper Aperitivo Hour, I pulled together a little antipasto platter with a few simple bites:
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Grilled eggplant, brushed with olive oil, sea salt, and a dash of lemon pepper — I used my Branville Panini maker and it worked perfectly.
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Jarred roasted red peppers, quickly grilled on the panini maker with olive oil and a sprinkle of thyme.
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Blistered shishito peppers, pan-fried and tossed with flaky salt.
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Crispy artichokes, straight from a can — drain and dry well, cut in half, toss with olive oil and roast in the oven until golden and crispy (flip them after 15 minutes for an even crunch).
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Olives stuffed with lemon for a bright, salty bite.
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Truffle Aioli
Everything came together with the yummiest truffle aioli on the side for dipping
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For that extra perfect bite, grab a big basil leaf, spread it with a little aioli, add a slice of red pepper, and a slice of eggplant, roll it up, and ecco fatto (Italian version of Viola :) ) — the easiest, most satisfying snack. A few of these, a few sips of Limoncello Spritz, and it’s pure summer contentment.
