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limoncello
An Italian lemon liqueur made by infusing lemon peel in vodka, then blending it with sugar syrup.
About limoncello
Limoncello is an Italian lemon liqueur associated with southern Italy. This version infuses lemon peel in vodka before sweetening it with simple syrup.
It is intensely lemony and aromatic, balancing bright citrus oils with clean spirit warmth and rounded sweetness.
The finished liqueur is vivid yellow and slightly cloudy, with a smooth, syrupy pour traditionally served well chilled.
Allergens in this recipe
Allergen details are not yet confirmed.
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Ingredients in limoncello
Italian Vodka Limoncello.
- LemonsPeel supplies the aromatic citrus oils
- VodkaNeutral spirit for the lemon infusion
- SugarSweetens the infused spirit
- WaterDissolves the sugar and dilutes the liqueur
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Lemons:
- Vodka:
- Sugar:
- Water:
Recipe-specific unresolved details
- Commercial vodka formulation varies by producer; no named allergen is confirmed by the selected recipe.
Origins & food traditions
The selected source identifies limoncello as an Italian lemon liqueur and supplies the complete lemon-peel, vodka and simple-syrup preparation used here.
Countries
- Italy
Cuisines & regions
- Italian Cuisine
- Southern Italian Cuisine