Limoncello & Tonic

Aperitivo, DaydrinkFruity, Sour

Some drinks suddenly show up everywhere. With Limoncello Tonic, you instantly understand why. Citrus. Ice. Tonic. Done. No Spritz routine, just pure aperitif energy.

Limoncello Tonic is the reduced, elegant alternative to a Spritz. Sunny, easy and very much of the moment. Here you’ll find the recipe to mix your own. Built straight in the glass, no big performance required.

You need

: 2 oz Limoncello
Thomas Henry Tonic Water
Ice: Ice cubes
Garnish: lemon & basil
Technique: build in glass
Glass: wine glass / tumbler

Preparation

Fill a glass with ice cubes.
Pour in Limoncello.
Top up with Thomas Henry Tonic Water.
Garnish with a lemon slice & fresh basil.

Good to know

Bartender Tip

Why Limoncello Tonic is everywhere right now

Limoncello Tonic is the natural response to Spritz overload.

Less foam. Less sweetness. More structure.

Lemon liqueur meets the dry bitterness of tonic. The result feels cleaner, more modern and more focused. That is exactly why it is showing up everywhere. It delivers aperitif vibes without feeling like an event drink.

A quick build. A clean taste. A serve that does not drift into dessert territory.

What glass is best for a Limoncello and Tonic?

A large wine glass works best.

It gives the drink room for plenty of ice and lets the citrus aromas rise cleanly. Small glasses make it feel tighter and sweeter.

How much ice should a Limoncello and Tonic have?

Fill the glass completely.

Limoncello brings sweetness. Only proper chill keeps it in balance. Too little ice means faster dilution and less tension.

How much limoncello goes in a Limoncello and Tonic?

The pour is set at 2 oz. Do not increase.

Limoncello delivers intense lemon peel and gentle sweetness. More quickly pushes the drink into liqueur territory instead of aperitif.

Which tonic water should I use for a Limoncello and Tonic?

Thomas Henry Tonic Water adds the fine bitterness that keeps everything in check.