Search locations or food
OR
Sign up
Limoncello | Local Fruit Liqueur From Capri Island, Italy | TasteAtlas
Limoncello | Local Fruit Liqueur From Capri Island, Italy | TasteAtlas
Limoncello | Local Fruit Liqueur From Capri Island, Italy | TasteAtlas
Limoncello | Local Fruit Liqueur From Capri Island, Italy | TasteAtlas
Limoncello | Local Fruit Liqueur From Capri Island, Italy | TasteAtlas

Limoncello

This Italian liqueur is made with lemon zest that is left to infuse in a neutral spirit. The combination is mixed with sugar and water, and it is then filtered after a resting period. Although it is enjoyed and produced throughout Italy, limoncello is usually associated with Sorrento, Amalfi Coast, and the island of Capri, where it was first patented in 1988.


Limoncello is characterized by its vibrant yellow color, while its flavor is fresh, sweet, and aromatic, with strong citrus notes. It is usually enjoyed as an aperitif or a digestif, always well chilled and sometimes served in ice-cold glasses. As an ingredient, it is used in cocktails and long drinks, but it is also easily incorporated in various desserts.