Is limoncello A liquor or liqueur?
Limoncello is an Italian lemon liqueur made with lemon zest, sugar, and neutral alcohol (usually vodka). It’s the second most popular liqueur in Italy after Campari.
Does limoncello contain vodka?
It can be sipped on its own, mixed into sparkling water, or shaken into cocktails. Limoncello can range from very sweet to super tart and citrusy — as the maker of the limoncello, that’s something that you get to decide. Lucky you. To make it, we’re simply infusing lemon peels into vodka.
How is limoncello different from lemon?
Limoncello is a very sweet liqueur with an intense flavor of lemons. It lacks the tartness of lemon juice and is more like a spiked, highly-concentrated, citrus-flavored syrup that’s very delicious.
How do you drink limoncello liqueur?
When serving limoncello, always pour it straight from the freezer, and preferably in chilled cordial or shot glasses. The colder the limoncello, the better the flavor. Like a romantic evening, limoncello should be savored slowly.
Can you drink limoncello straight?
Limoncello is commonly served ‘straight’, without ice in either a shot glass or tulip tasting glass. Limoncello is poured directly from the freezer, to be consumed freezing cold. This is how you can truly taste the full flavour of the limoncello.
Should I refrigerate limoncello?
Limoncello does not require refrigeration for long-term storage. However, as is the tradition along the Amalfi Coast, we highly recommend chilling Fiore Limoncello either in the refrigerator or preferably in the freezer for several hours prior to serving.
Can limoncello get you drunk?
Served in freezer chilled shot glass, it is bracingly ambrosial. For its digestive properties, it almost feels virtuous to drink. Limoncello has about a 30% alcohol content so while it may jump start your digestive enzymes, it will also get you DRUNK.
Do you drink limoncello straight?