What is Limoncello and how is it made?

What is Limoncello and how is it made?

HomeCooking Tips, RecipesWhat is Limoncello and how is it made?

Here's everything you need to know about lemon liqueur and its controversial history.

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The second most popular Italian liqueur (after Campari) limoncello is almost as rich in history as it is in flavor. But how did this bright sunny aperitif come to be — and how is it made today?

Limoncello is an Italian liqueur made from lemon peel. It is primarily produced in southern Italy particularly in Sorrento Capri and along the Amalfi Coast. Traditionally limoncello is made with Femminello St. Teresa lemons a vibrant variety of lemon native to the Sorrento Peninsula in Italy.