You helped me with Balsamic Vinegars,Now how about Italian Liquors, Please?
Jun 24th, 2000, 04:22 PM
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You helped me with Balsamic Vinegars,Now how about Italian Liquors, Please?
I read about Limoncello a few years ago,and would love to try it before I get to Italy. <BR>I have read on this site about other wonderful sounding apertifs. <BR>As I live in a rural part of Vermont, I know for a fact there are no places to find these products. <BR>Any websites? <BR>I went to www.winebow, but was unable to get a list of the specialty liquors. <BR>Any help would be very much appreciated!! <BR>Nancy
Jun 24th, 2000, 04:43 PM
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Nancy, you may want to search for Limoncino. It is also a Lemon flavored liquor. I bought a bottle in the Cinque Terre and everyone I serve it to loves it. I have found it served at a few Italian restaurants here in the states so it may be easier to find than Limoncello.
Jun 24th, 2000, 04:47 PM
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Good evening, Nancy <BR>Have purchased Limoncello at Italian <BR>Grocery stores that sell wine in the <BR>Chicago area. However do not know of <BR>a wine merchant on web tht you might <BR>purchase it from. However there is <BR>an Italian Grocery in New York that <BR>might be a source. the name is <BR>BALDUCCI, might search for further <BR>information, Richard of La Grange <BR>Park, Il. <BR>The bottle we have is a 375 ml of <BR>Gioia Luisa (tm)Lemoncello, imported <BR>by Tyfield Importers.Inc. Troy. MI 48083. <BR>rjv
Jun 24th, 2000, 05:18 PM
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Nancy, <BR>You can make your own; this recipe works very well. <BR> <BR>http://gunther.simplenet.com/liqueurs/limoncel.htm <BR> <BR>Hand-picked lemons right off the tree really make a difference (I know, not terribly abundant in VT) and use a quality vodka - 80 proof OK if you can't find 100 proof. <BR> <BR>It makes great holiday and birthday presents when in a nice bottle. Just plan ahead because it takes about 3 months from start to finish. Of course, set some aside for yourself! (*It's so tasty too - tastes just like candy*)
Jun 25th, 2000, 05:41 AM
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Deena, Richard, and Paul, <BR>Thank you all for your input. <BR>Deena, <BR>What is the difference between Limoncello and Limoncino? <BR>Richard, <BR>Not sure I have ever seen any alcohol in the Balducci catalog,but worth a shot.(hopefully of some Limoncello-sorry about this pun!) <BR>Paul, <BR>Great idea.Will try the site. <BR>We might not have lemon trees here, but no shortage of vodka, 80 or 100 proof. <BR>Again, mille grazia
Jun 25th, 2000, 07:01 AM
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My husband's cousin from Naples gave me two family recipes, which I have posted at my travel page: http://sites.netscape.net/monicapileggi/travel. I have one batch ready to finish this week. It's a great drink, especially in the hot summer! Enjoy.
