Limoncello Cocktail Recipe

2 min read September 13, 2026 Natalie Mayhew
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Southern Italy is known for it's tasty Limoncello liqeur. If you've been served it as a shot after a meal at an Italian restaurant before, it does not do it justice! You can't look past the sweet-tart balance of this sweet liqueur, it delivers citrus, sugar and booze all in one delicious mouthful. For summer, this Limoncello, strawberry & vodka cocktail served in a Mason jar on crushed ice is super light and even more refreshing. Take one sip and you will be instantly transported to sunning yourself at the beach in Capri, shouting a carefree, relaxed "cheers" to your guests. Be sure to download the Free Favor Tag Printable here!

Recipe Time
5 to 10 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Servings
1 Serving
Ingredients:
Makes 1 Cocktail
  • 1 oz Vodka
  • .5 oz Chambord
  • 1 oz Limoncello
  • .5 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1 oz Cloudy Apple Juice
  • 2 Large Strawberries
  • Crushed Ice
Step
1

Muddle (squash all the juice out) a large strawberry in a cocktail shaker.

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Step
2

Add the Vodka, Chambord, Limoncello, Lemon Juice and Cloudy Apple to the cocktail shaker.

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Step
3

Add crushed ice to the Embossed Pint Mason Jar.

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Step
4

Shake the cocktail mixture in the shaker and then strain it onto the crushed ice in the Embossed Pint Mason Jar.

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Step
5

Garnish with a strawberry or put the top on the mason jar and serve later (see next step).

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Step
6

To serve later - First tie Royal & White Striped Satin Ribbon to the top of the mason jar.


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Step
7

Next, using yellow bakers twine, tie the cheers tag created by Elena of World Wide Party to the top of the mason jar.

 

Download the free Limoncello Cocktail Recipe Printable here! 

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Step
8

Finally, add a Personalized Simple Stripe Favor Sticker to give it your own personal touch.

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Step
9

Now that you're ready, fill a beverage tub with ice and place the drinks on top. Your cocktails are ready to serve, transporting your guests to that idyllic beach in Capri!

Be sure to check out the rest of my ideas for creating a Navy & Lemon Italian Holiday Inspired Wedding, including Rustic Vineyard Wedding Signage for the olive oil and unique DIY Olive Oil Bar Favor

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