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Limoncello By Veronica Guerra De A
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Limoncello
By Verónica Guerra de Alberti
The truth is that I had not been a big fan of the famous Limoncello drink until I traveled to the Adriatic Sea and Italy and how could I not order the traditional drink of the place and I honestly loved it! That’s why I decided to talk about this peculiar drink. Limoncello is a popular Italian liqueur made from lemons. Originating from the Amalfi Coast, it is usually served cold as a digestif after meals. The traditional preparation involves soaking lemon zest in grain alcohol until the oil is released and then mixing the resulting liquid with simple syrup. The result is a sweet, spicy and refreshing drink. Here are some main recipes to make and use limoncello:
Homemade Limoncello although I do not recommend it with traditional Mexican lemon since it is very acidic. Better go to the Limoncello Cancún restaurant, which makes it homemade and is the hallmark of its brand, but for the daring, here is the traditional recipe.
Ingredients:
• 10-12 organic lemons (preferably from Sorrento)
• 1 liter of water
• 700-800 grams of sugar
Instructions:
Wash the lemons well and peel the peel, avoiding the white part which is bitter.
Place the peels in a large jar with the alcohol and let it sit in a dark place for at least 2 weeks.
After 2 weeks, make a simple syrup by heating the water and dissolving the sugar. Let it cool.
Strain the alcohol to remove the lemon peels and mix the alcohol with the simple syrup.
Bottle the limoncello and let it sit for at least another week before serving.
Our favorite Limoncello Spritz Cocktail
Ingredients:
• 60 ml limoncello
• 120 ml of prosecco
• 30 ml of sparkling water
• Lemon slice
• Ice
Instructions:
Instructions:
Fill a large wine glass with ice.
Add the limoncello, followed by the prosecco and sparkling water.
Stir gently and garnish with a lemon wedge. And the magic touch according to a Mixologist from Florence is to add a touch of vodka, so we tested it by making a Limoncello
D’CASA Special on board our Catamaran courtesy of Cunmaran
These recipes will allow you to enjoy limoncello in different ways, whether as a refreshing drink, in a delicious dessert, or in a cocktail. On my trip I tried it in different restaurants but my favorite was at Palazzo Tempi Florence, it really had a super special touch! So if you are looking for a different drink, this is an excellent option.
