Sorrento Lemon Marmalade Fizz
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Sorrento Lemon Marmalade Fizz
Sunshine in a glass. A bright bittersweet spritz made with Sorrento Lemon Marmalade, prosecco and a splash of soda.
Quick Answer
To make a Sorrento Lemon Marmalade Fizz, stir a heaped teaspoon of lemon marmalade into gin, add plenty of ice, then top with chilled prosecco and soda water. The marmalade gives the spritz real citrus flavour, gentle bitterness and a little sweetness without needing a separate syrup.
This easy citrus spritz begins with a spoonful of The Artisan Kitchen Sorrento Lemon Marmalade, which melts into the drink to give real citrus depth and gentle bitterness.
Topped with prosecco and soda water, it is refreshing, lightly sparkling and perfect for slow evenings or spontaneous celebrations.
Gin keeps the drink crisp and botanical, while limoncello can be used instead for a softer, sweeter version with even more lemon character.
Recipe at a Glance
Sorrento Lemon Marmalade Fizz
Serves: 1
Prep time: 5 minutes
Skill: Very easy
Ingredients
1 heaped teaspoon The Artisan Kitchen Sorrento Lemon Marmalade
30ml gin, or limoncello for a sweeter style
90ml well-chilled prosecco
30ml soda water
Ice cubes
Orange slice or twist, to garnish
Method
1. Mix the Marmalade and Gin
Add the marmalade and gin to a large wine glass. Stir until the marmalade melts into the spirit.
2. Add the Ice
Fill the glass generously with ice.
3. Add the Prosecco
Pour in the well-chilled prosecco, then add the soda water.
4. Garnish and Serve
Give the drink a gentle stir, garnish with an orange slice or peel twist and serve immediately.
Sarah’s Kitchen Note
Stir the marmalade thoroughly into the gin before adding the prosecco. This disperses the marmalade through the drink without knocking the bubbles out of the sparkling wine. For an even smoother texture, mix the marmalade and gin together in a small jug first.
Why Marmalade Works in a Spritz
Marmalade is a lovely cocktail ingredient because it brings fruit, sweetness, citrus aroma and the gentle bitterness of peel together in a single spoonful.
In this spritz, Sorrento Lemon Marmalade gives the drink a fuller citrus character than juice alone. Prosecco brings the sparkle, while soda water keeps the finished drink light and refreshing.
Chef’s Tips
Smoother texture: Stir the marmalade and gin in a small jug first, or shake briefly in a jar before pouring into the glass.
Bittersweet balance: Add a squeeze of fresh lemon for a drier profile, or a little more soda for a lighter drink.
Glass prep: Chill the glass for 10 minutes before serving for a crisper spritz.
Variations
Limoncello spritz: Replace the gin with limoncello for a softer, sweeter finish.
No alcohol version: Swap the gin for a non-alcoholic botanical spirit and use alcohol-free sparkling wine.
Herb twist: Add a small rosemary sprig or ribbon of lemon peel for extra aroma.
Serving Ideas
Salt and citrus: Lightly rim the glass with fine sea salt and orange zest for a savoury edge.
Sorbet float: Add a small scoop of lemon sorbet for a dessert-style spritz.
Party jug: Scale up the marmalade and gin base in a jug, then add the prosecco and soda just before serving.
Shop the Recipe
The Artisan Kitchen Sorrento Lemon Marmalade
Bright, fragrant lemon marmalade with the citrus character and gentle bitterness that make it particularly good for cocktails, baking and the breakfast table.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you use marmalade in cocktails?
Yes. Marmalade works particularly well in citrus-led cocktails because it contributes fruit, sweetness, aroma and gentle bitterness from the peel. Stir or shake it thoroughly with the spirit before adding sparkling ingredients.
Can I make a lemon marmalade spritz with limoncello?
Yes. Replace the gin with limoncello for a sweeter, softer drink with a more pronounced lemon flavour.
Can I make this marmalade fizz alcohol free?
Yes. Use a non-alcoholic botanical spirit in place of the gin and an alcohol-free sparkling wine in place of the prosecco, then finish with soda water as usual.
Recipe by the Chef Behind The Artisan Kitchen
Sarah Churchill
Chef and founder of The Artisan Kitchen, Sarah Churchill creates the recipes and award-winning preserves featured throughout the site. Her approach is rooted in seasonal fruit, traditional preserve making and using jam and marmalade as ingredients well beyond the breakfast table.
