Limoncello is an Italian lemon liqueur made by infusing lemon peels in alcohol and adding sugar. It typically has an alcohol by volume of 30%.
How it is made
Limoncello is made by infusing lemon peels in alcohol (vodka) for three to five days, then adding sugar. The final stage involves emulsification in special machines.
History
The liqueur is mainly produced in Southern Italy, particularly along the Amalfi Coast, on the islands of Capri and Ischia, and in Sicily and Sardinia. It is the most popular local liqueur in Italy after Campari.
How it is served
Limoncello is served chilled in small, tall glasses that have been frozen so a thin layer of ice forms on the walls. It can be consumed neat as a digestif or dessert, or used as a component in cocktails. Cocktails on this site that use Limoncello include Pomegranate Daiquiri, Love Me Do, Martini Mojitato, Skittles, Lemon Mulled Wine, Candy, Frankenstein, Lavender Meringue Pie, Walking In Soho, Roman Holiday, and Ghost.
Adapted from the Russian Wikipedia article Лимончелло, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Styles and varieties
- Villa Massa Limoncello