Limoncello Float Vanilla Prosecco (Printable)

Zesty limoncello blends with creamy ice cream and prosecco for a refreshing Italian dessert beverage.

# Components:

→ Liquor & Beverage

01 - 4 fluid ounces chilled limoncello
02 - 6.8 fluid ounces chilled prosecco

→ Ice Cream

03 - 4 scoops vanilla ice cream

→ Garnish

04 - Freshly grated lemon zest
05 - Mint leaves

# Method:

01 - Chill two serving glasses prior to assembling.
02 - Place two scoops of vanilla ice cream into each chilled glass.
03 - Drizzle 2 fluid ounces chilled limoncello over the ice cream in each glass.
04 - Gently top each glass with 3.4 fluid ounces chilled prosecco.
05 - Garnish each float with a sprinkle of lemon zest and a mint leaf. Serve immediately with a spoon and straw.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Incredibly fast to prepare, just five minutes and you are done
  • No fancy tools or cooking skills required
  • Tastes like a summer trip to Italy every time
02 -
  • Vegetarian friendly with a dairy base
  • Perfect for entertaining and very easy to scale up
  • Refreshing and indulgent without being heavy
03 -
  • Chill your glasses for at least ten minutes before serving as this really helps keep the dessert refreshing
  • Always pour prosecco slowly at an angle for maximum fizz and minimum mess
  • Do not skip the lemon zest garnish. It releases beautiful oils that make the float aromatic and extra special