Limoncello Spritz – what you need to know

Before introducing Limoncello spritz, let’s start with the basics: do you know limoncello? Limoncello is a typical liqueur from Campania, it is made from citrus peels, particularly lemons from the Amalfi Coast. It is considered an excellent digestive to drink after a meal, or it can also be used to moisten desserts, fruit salads and ice cream.

Let’s take a look at all its characteristics and discover the recipe for preparing it at home!

What kind of liquor is limoncello?

Limoncello is a sweet, yellow-coloured liqueur, whose alcohol content ranges between 20% and 32% vol. and which is obtained by macerating lemon peels in pure alcohol with the addition of a syrup made from water and sugar. Once prepared, it must remain in the bottle for at least 1 month before being enjoyed. Limoncello is an excellent liqueur with a unique and strong taste.

Where does limoncello come from?

Its history is disputed between the inhabitants of Amalfi, Sorrento and Capri. The ‘Limoncello’ brand was first registered in 1988 in Capri by the entrepreneur Massimo Canale.
This liqueur started out as a purely homemade preparation but, in the 1980s, became so popular that it was produced industrially.

What is limoncello spritz made of?

The limoncello spritz is a very summery and refreshing version of the classic digestive. It is a variation of the classic spritz with limoncello.

Ingredients for 2 person:

• • 60 ml Limoncello

• • 400ml Prosecco

• • 200ml Seltz
  • Ice
  • Lemon

Preparation: 

1. Wash the lemon and cut a few slices. Fill the glass with ice.
2. Pour the limoncello into the glass, then add the prosecco and sparkling water. Stir gently with a teaspoon.
3. To finish, add a lemon slice to the glass! The Limoncello Spritz is ready!
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Limoncello recipe

Want to try making limoncello at home? It’s not that difficult! Here is the recipe for making an excellent limoncello at home:

For 1.5 litres of Limoncello you need:

• • 10 medium-sized untreated Sorrento lemons

• • 1 litre of 90° alcohol

• • 400 g of sugar

• • half a litre of water

Preparation:

1. Wash the lemons in hot water. Cut the zest very thin and place it on a cutting board, reducing it to small strips. Collect the lemon strips in a hermetically sealed glass jar and pour in the whole litre of alcohol, close and leave to infuse for 15 days.
2. After 15 days, prepare the sugar-water syrup. Pour sugar and water into a saucepan and heat over low heat. Switch off and leave to cool to room temperature.
3. Add the syrup to the infused alcohol, stirring well. Take a second container and transfer all the liquor into it, filtering it through a funnel lined with gauze or filter paper.
4. Repeat the operation in reverse a second time, squeezing the lemon peels well. Finally, still using the filter funnel, fill the bottles, close them and place them to rest in a dry cupboard.

 

 

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