Ruth Langsford Unveils Her Favourite Summer Cocktail Recipe: The Limoncello Spritz
With the British summer making its long-awaited return, there is renewed interest in finding the perfect tipple to enjoy outdoors. Loose Women presenter Ruth Langsford has captured the attention of cocktail enthusiasts and home entertainers alike after sharing her preferred seasonal drink – the Limoncello Spritz – inviting fans to join her as she prepared the refreshingly zesty beverage in a recent social media tutorial.
Bringing a signature note of informality, Langsford greeted her viewers with, “Hello and welcome to Ruth’s happy hour,” setting a jovial and inviting tone. While many might instinctively reach for traditional summer favourites such as a Mojito or Piña Colada, Langsford’s recommendation offers a citrus-forward alternative that is exceptionally simple to put together, requiring only a handful of staple ingredients.
During the video, the 65-year-old broadcaster departed from rigid measurements, instead demonstrating her preferred ‘by eye’ style. She began the process by placing a generous helping of ice cubes into each glass, promptly followed by a substantial splash of vibrant Limoncello. Observers noted that she filled the glass to almost half-way before reaching for the next component, underscoring her relaxed approach to home mixology.
Langsford remarked to her audience, “I just go by eye. Good old slug of Limoncello – isn’t that a pretty bottle? I love Prosecco anyway on its own, but this is a really fresh lemony [drink].” Such enthusiasm for the Italian liqueur set the tone for what would become a light-hearted and informative demonstration.
The TV personality continued by uncorking a bottle of Prosecco, pouring it into the glasses to mingle with the Limoncello and ice. To ensure the cocktail remained effervescent and not overly sweet, Langsford then reached for Schweppes soda water, noting its superior fizziness but advising viewers to use it sparingly to avoid diluting the drink’s robust lemony notes.
Perhaps the most distinctive aspect of Langsford’s approach was her ingenious tip involving frozen lemon wedges. She explained, “I put all my lemon slices, I cut them, I put them in the freezer, put them in a little box, and then they are all done. And then they are like a lemon ice cube then. I do a couple of those – presentation is all Ruth.” Decorated with a sprig of fresh mint, her Limoncello Spritz was ready to serve, with Langsford toasting: “Cheers, everyone.”
Reaction to her demonstration was immediate and enthusiastic; followers on Instagram quickly voiced their intention to recreate the cocktail, lauding its simplicity and summery appeal. Comments ranged from “I LOVE Limoncello Ruth so deffo be trying this cheers,” to “Definitely going to try, all supplies are bought,” with others keenly noting, “That looks delicious.”
For anyone wishing to replicate Langsford’s creation at home, the ingredients are easily sourced: ice cubes, chilled Prosecco, slices of frozen lemon, a few mint leaves, a good measure of Limoncello, and a dash of Schweppes soda water. In the spirit of more relaxed entertaining – and as stated in her social media post – precise measurements are unnecessary. Langsford did, however, suggest the ‘3-2-1 rule’: three parts Prosecco, two parts Limoncello, and one part soda water.
She concluded with her most valuable tip, reiterating the use of frozen lemon wedges, which both chill the cocktail and infuse it with an extra layer of zing, all without diluting its lively palette.
As more people look for refreshing and uncomplicated recipes to enjoy in the garden or at summer gatherings, Ruth Langsford’s take on the Limoncello Spritz offers a burst of Italian sunshine in a glass – making it an accessible and delicious go-to drink for the season.