Limoncello Sorbet Floats (Printable)

A light, sparkling blend of lemon sorbet and limoncello for a cool summer delight.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sorbet

01 - 2 cups high-quality lemon sorbet

→ Spirits

02 - 4 fl oz chilled limoncello liqueur

→ Sparkling

03 - 2 cups chilled sparkling lemon water or lemon-flavored sparkling mineral water

→ Garnishes

04 - 1 lemon, thinly sliced
05 - Fresh mint sprigs, optional

# Directions:

01 - Scoop 1/2 cup lemon sorbet into each of 4 chilled glasses.
02 - Pour 1 fl oz chilled limoncello liqueur over the sorbet in each glass.
03 - Top each glass with 1/2 cup sparkling lemon water, pouring gently to prevent overflow.
04 - Garnish each serving with a lemon slice and fresh mint sprig if desired.
05 - Serve immediately with a spoon and straw.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 10 minutes, which means you can make it while your guests are still arriving.
  • The combination of cold, citrus, and sparkle feels impossibly refreshing and tastes far fancier than the effort required.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, so you're not scrambling to accommodate dietary needs.
02 -
  • Timing is everything—make these no more than a minute or two before serving, or the sorbet will melt into a disappointing puddle.
  • The order matters: sorbet first, then limoncello, then sparkling water, because pouring cold liquid directly onto sorbet creates an insulating layer.
03 -
  • Use a warm ice cream scoop to get perfect portions without fighting the sorbet into submission.
  • Keep a small pitcher of extra sparkling water nearby in case anyone wants to adjust the strength of their drink or top it off as it melts.
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