limoncello
 

Where is the best limoncello from? I bought some locally here in South Fl and it was awful. We had a complimentary weekend at the Ritz and theirs was great. I can not find the kind they have here. They said it is from Italy. But I would appreciate any input on the types you have tried and love.

Type limoncello in the search box. There was a long thread about it recently. Happy limoncello hunting. ((b))

robbiegirl, I just topped it for you.

The best international brand for limoncello, and indeed various other fruit liqeurs is Luxardo - theirs is smooth, creamy, and rich; this is the standard limoncello used in a good bar.

Throughout Italy, and the Mediterranean one can find smaller "home" produced ones, but for consistent quality Luxardo will not disappoint.

We had some and bought some in Italy (Rome) 2 years ago.

Here in California we have a chain beverage store called Beverages and More. I buy there least expensive brand called Caravella at $17 per 750ml and love it.
Out of curiosity I bought a $26 bottle and found it undrinkable.
The orangecello is almost as good.
==Mike

How amazing that this thread was just started. I just got home from Trader Joe's and I noticed, for the first time, that they have limoncello. I have never had it and so I don't know if it's good or awful.

The bottle we bought at Trader Joe's was quite good, but maybe a little pricier than some at Bev Mo. Sorry, can't recall the exact brand. I guess I'm lucky -- I've never bought a bottle that I considered undrinkable!

Hi~ I found the best place to buy Limoncello is on the isle of Capri in Italy~They actually have small factories where you can watch them make it~and they allow you to taste for free!!Yum!Ladybug

Positano, Italy (Amalfi Coast). This is were Limoncello is made....it is like lemon world in Positano.

My wife and I went to Italy for our honeymoon in August 2003 and had Limoncello everynight after dinner. It was amazing. It smelled like lemonade and tasted incredible....by the way, Positano is quite incredible as well.

The best Limoncello comes from here in Ravello area of the Costiera Amalfitana,it is best bought from a small producer and not from tourist shops in glitzy bottles.

Make it yourself.

I have a recipe I can send you. I've made it a few times and it's very good. Easy to make too. Have you ever had the creamy limoncello? Yummy.

I'd love your recipe!
Annette
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Yes, lemoncello is certainly a Capri or Amalfi product. I found it pleasing to the taste but it doesn't take much to give you a buzz.
Bill

Does anyone remember if it's sold in the shops at the Rome airport? I remember picking up some Tazza d'oro coffee there and some other uniquely Italian foodstuffs.

I got a bottle my sister brought back from Sorrento a few years back and haven't opened it. Is it served cold, in a brandy sniffer? ((b))

At the risk of being labeled the village idiot, what on earth is limoncello?

Often handed to or by clients at salons, etc. Goes very well with smoked nuts and jerky, they say. Enjoy!

We went to a restaurant in Venice two years ago and after dinner they served bottles of limoncello plus strawberry, chocolate, pistachio, and a few others I can't recall. I think the lemon has the nicest flavor but it was fun to try them all.