I don't remember when was the first time I tasted limoncello but I do remember the last time. It was this past Easter Sunday brunch when my friend Sal {a real Siciliano!} presented me with a little glass filled with the thick bright yellow liqueur that ended my 40 days of lent.
Limoncello is typically produced in southern Italy and some parts of southern France. There are mainly 3 ingredients involved in the making of it: alcohol {many people use grain or vodka}, sugar, and of course - lemons! The way to serve it is chilled in little cordial glasses as an aperitif {after dinner drink} which is a great way to end any meal... especially during the summer months.
If you are a little crafty {not too much} or can't find a nice bottle out there you can always make it at home. All you need is the 3 ingredients and a little patience to way for the limoncello to be ready - from 1 to 4 months... I know it's a lot but it's really worth it!
Have a great and refreshing day!
PS... G this post is dedicated to you... thanks for your friendship!
Looks very refreshing and delicious - perfect for this season! :-)
ReplyDeleteyummy I first enjoyed it on Capri in Italy xox
ReplyDeleteLovely post! love lemon!
ReplyDeleteI made a ton of this last summer. It's so good it's hard to wait for it to be done!
ReplyDeleteLovely!!!I will share your post in my blog if you are ok with it!!!
ReplyDeleteDelicious! I love limoncello and always mean to make it myself but haven't yet, this reminded me I need to!
ReplyDeleteMal @ The Chic Geek
Oooh maybe making homemade limoncello will be one of my summer projects!
ReplyDeleteNom, alcohol and lemons - sounds perfect :)
ReplyDeletelooks so refreshing! perfect for summer!
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You always introduce me to flavorful new things that i never knew of before. i am a lemon lover...this sounds great.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great hostess gift that would make!
ReplyDeleteWe were in the Amalfi Coast two years ago and Limoncello was a must!
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Ooh thank you for sharing and I have to admit I've never had limoncello. It looks declicious and lemons are one of my favorite flavors
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Sounds like the perfect summer drink! :)
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Oh, I wonder if I can make it non-alcoholic? Probably just lemonade, which is also so yummy!
ReplyDeleteSounds refreshing. I try to have lemon with my water all the time. It's good for digestion.
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Yelena
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Mmm, now I'm craving a nice cold glass before noon!
ReplyDeleteWow! Limoncello is my favorite for the summer!
ReplyDeleteSo funny because I JUST wrote a post for tomorrow talking about sipping limoncello on the Almalfi coast! I love it. It reminds me of my dear aunt who passed away. She always made sure that we had some after eating dinner. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I got your note about your visit. I'm going to be out of town at the beach but I'm seeing if I can change my schedule around to be here that Thursday night. Are you free then?
Let me know if you are in the city that day... I still have nothing planned for that night... would love to catch up with you!
DeleteLimoncello is sooooo delicious!! Everytime I am in Italy I can't get enough of it! Drinking it at home every now and then makes me always feel like I am on vacation!
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Oh it is amazing! Loved drinking it on the Almafi Coast while we were there! :)
ReplyDeleteI love limoncello and haven't thought about it recently so this was a wonderful reminder as summer approaches! :) xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Post ,looks delicious ♡ :)
ReplyDeleteLovely Greetings from Vienna!
I'm so making one for my friend's b-day dinner. xoxo
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It really is one of the most gorgeous places!!! Ahh,,,, holiday::::) Staying in London most of the summer to open my gallery.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous Summer day!!!