In addition to their classic Limoncello, they also offer a Blood Orange liqueur and a creamy Limoncello, Crema di Limoncello. Fabrizia is handcrafted and made in small batches with just four simple ingredients. It has bright, fresh lemon flavor, and just the right balance of sweetness and alcoholic strength. I’ve used Fabrizia, a local, New Hampshire-made limoncello that was gifted to me. Choose a quality liqueurĪn all-natural limoncello will give your cocktails the best flavor. It’s not hard to make at home, and there are a ton of simple limoncello recipes out there if you want to whip up your own. It’s also commonly served with soda water or in a spritz. Limoncello is a classic digestif, served chilled, after dinner to aid in digestion. Limoncellos can vary widely in how sweet and how alcoholic they are, but most are in the area of 30% alcohol by volume. Some brands use the pith as well as the peels, which lends the drink a more bittersweet flavor. Limoncello is an Italian invention and it’s been produce in southern Italy for over one hundred years. The essential oils from the peels give the liqueur intense citrus flavor. Limoncello is a sweet liqueur made with lemon peels. This gives the drink a smooth mouthfeel and a slightly tropical flavor that increases while you sip. Rather than absinthe, the finishing touch here is an ice sphere made from naturally pink coconut water. As a result, I’ve added a splash of simple syrup for balance. This gives the drink a burst of zesty lemon flavor, and it also increases the acidity a bit. Here I’ve used limoncello in place of Cointreau (orange liqueur). Anther gin-based variation is my Spring Reviver and it’s even great with mezcal in my Coctel de los Mueros! The Corpse Reviver is a fantastic classic, and it also makes a great template for mixing your own cocktails. A rinse (or a dash) of the anise-forward spirit absinthe gives the drink depth and complexity. The Corpse Reviver No2 combines equal parts of gin, the aromatized wine Lillet Blanc, orange liqueur, and lemon juice. A lemony variation on a classic gin cocktail The Limoncello Spritz (a mix of limoncello, sparkling wine, and club soda) is a great way to enjoy the sweet and citrusy flavor, but I wanted to take it a step further with this riff on the classic Corpse Reviver No2. Limoncello is delicious on its own but underrated in cocktails. The colorful Empress Gin and some naturally rosy coconut water give this drink its glorious pink color. This limoncello cocktail is a bright and refreshing spin on a very old classic.
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