Good to the Last Drop

When I was in Rome, I picked up a rather nice little Friday Night habit called Limoncello”. This particularly tasty little liqueur is considered to be the national drink of Italy and makes for a great digestif. I hadn't heard of it before I went to Rome, but was glad I did.

This post commemorates the last drop of the last bottle of Limoncello that I had in the freezer from my trip. Now I need to venture out in Toronto to see if we have something comparable in the liquor stores. I've seen various brands in there, but the trick will be to see if they have similar taste!

Here's a bit of Limoncello trivia from WhatsCookingAmerica…

Limoncello
(lee-mohn-CHEH-loh)

Limoncello is the generic name for an Italian citrus-based lemon liqueur that is served well chilled in the summer months. Limoncello is now considered the national drink of Italy and can be found in stores and restaurants all over Italy.

An absolute natural product acquired by the infusion of lemon skins in pure alcohol. It has become Italy's second most popular drink after Campari.

Refreshing and light, Refreshing and light, it is wonderful as a palate cleanser or as an after dinner drinks. It is an incomparable digestive, and with tonic water it is a sweet, tasty refreshment. It's also great with champagne or mixed with juice as a cocktail. It even does well simply drizzled on ice cream, fruit salads), or fresh strawberries.

Keep your bottles of Limoncello in the freezer until ready to serve. The ingredients are simple and few, and making a batch doesn't require much work, but you'll need some time. In most recipes, Limoncello must steep for (80) eighty days.

History: It has long been a staple in the lemon-producing region along the Italian Amalfi Coast in Capri and Sorrento. The Amalfi Coast is known for its citrus groves and narrow winding roads.

Authentic Limoncello is made from Sorrento lemons, which come from the Amalfi Coast. Families in Italy have passed down recipes for this for generations, as every Italian family has their own Limoncello recipe.