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Glass with liquid, lemon slice, mint leaves, and ice on a white marble surface.

Italian Limonata Recipe

Italian limonata is an easy Italian mocktail recipe similar to classic lemonade but made with sparkling water instead of still.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Italian
Servings 1 person

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ oz freshly squeezed lemon juice + its pulp
  • 1 ½ - 2 oz simple syrup
  • 4 oz sparkling water or club soda

Instructions
 

  • Freshly squeeze the lemon juice and add it to a tall long drink or tumbler glass.
  • Add 1 ½ oz of the simple syrup and mix well. Fill the glass with ice and top with about 4 oz sparkling water. Taste and if it’s not sweet enough for you, add the remaining ½ oz of simple syrup.
  • Garnish with a slice of lemon and a sprig of mint, if you like. Serve immediately and enjoy as an aperitivo with salty snacks.
Keyword easy, quick, summer
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