Limoncello Demo & Tasting

We'll be demonstrating how to make Limocello.

Limoncello is an Italian liquor made from the zest of lemons, sugar, water, and, of course, alcohol (usually grappa or vodka). Because it sounds like an adult spiked lemonade, it seems like an easy-to-make liquor. However, its production requires a great deal of precision and attention.

In Italy, limoncello is often enjoyed as an aperitif (before a meal) or a digestif (after a meal). Regardless, limoncello is often served chilled (but not over ice) to exalt its flavors. It's usually served in a shot glass or a small ceramic cup because of its high alcohol content. Although it's served in a shot glass, it's meant to be sipped, enjoying and savoring each and every drop to help your body digest your food.

Aside from drinking it straight out of the bottle, limoncello can also be used for making cocktails combined with a citrus juice, blackberries, basil, or mint, vodka, and maybe a syrup to help remove its slight tartness. It can also be used in desserts such as limoncello pound cake, gelato, or cheesecake.