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Limoncello di Capri

 

More than a century ago, Vincenza Canale, owner of one of the first hotels on the island of Capri, offered her guests a small glass of lemon liqueur as an after-dinner drink, or digestivo. The fame of this lemony nectar soon spread amongst travelers, writers, and other guests who visited Capri. By faithfully following Vincenza Canale's original recipe, her descendants now produce the liqueur known worldwide as Limoncello di Capri.

When in Rome... 

Cafe, Pantheon, Rome Italy

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My husband and I were vacationing with friends in Rome, and stopped for dinner at one of the many outdoor cafes surrounding our hotel. After a delicious meal, the proprietor joined our table and set out a tray of grappa and Limoncello. We all loved the tasty combination and the ritual of sipping the liqueur from tall, slender glasses.

Capri: The Birthplace of Limoncello 

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The following day we traveled to the island of Capri, where Limoncello originated more than one hundred years earlier. We learned that more than 70,000 bottles of Limoncello di Capri are produced each year by the factory in Anacapri... made exclusively with lemons of Sorrento. These lemons are characterized by their low-acid juice and exceptionally fine essential oils in the peel. Many who have tried to duplicate the magic of Limoncello have yet to match the perfect fusion of color and flavor that distinguish Limoncello di Capri.

Limoncello Shops & Stands In Italy 

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La Dolce Vita Limoncello by Bellaclaire

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Making Your Own Limoncello 

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My mother found a wonderful Limoncello recipe while reading In Tuscany by Frances Mayes. We have an ancient, but treasured lemon tree in our backyard and decided to attempt a batch ourselves. My husband's mother was staying with us at the time, so it became a family affair, each of us taking turns stirring the lemony mixture with a wooden spoon. Most of our Limoncello was distributed to family and friends, accompanied by a bottle of grappa, to be enjoyed the Italian way.

Riccardo's Limoncello 

The Recipe

This recipe by Riccardo Baracchi was featured in the Frances Mayes' bestseller, In Tuscany.

8 organic lemons
1 quart vodka
14 ounces sugar
1 quart bottled water, brought to a simmer

Peel the lemons, leaving a little white attached to the peel. Reserve the lemons for other uses. Put the peels in a large container together with the vodka, close it well, and leave it in a cool place for at least 4 days, preferably a week. Gently shake a couple times a day. The peels will lose their brilliant yellow color. On the fifth day or later, prepare a syrup of the sugar and hot water, making sure the syrup never quite boils. Stir and simmer 5 minutes, then after the sugar has dissolved, allow the syrup to cool. Strain the lemon-scented alcohol through cheesecloth or a strainer, discard the lemon peels, and mix the alcohol into the syrup. Shake well before bottling. Let the limoncello sit for 2 to 3 days. Serve cold as an apertif. Makes 2 quarts.

Frances Mayes & Tuscany 

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Making Limoncello Step-By-Step 

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Limoncello by chinckley

Start with organic lemons

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Gently wash fruit

limoncello experiment, step 2 by chadmiller

Peel away zest, the outside yellow layer

Making Limoncello by Blazenhoff

Scrape the pith off the rinds

Making Limoncello by Blazenhoff

The rinds of almost 30 lemons

naked lemons by c(h)ristine

Reserve lemons for other uses

Making Limoncello by mommymommy

Put peels in large container with vodka

limoncello experiment, step 5 by chadmiller

Cover, leave in a cool place for several days

Making simple syrup by Michael Dietsch

Prepare simple syrup of sugar and water

Straining the Limoncello by Culinary Fool

Strain lemon-scented alcohol mixture

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Mix lemony alcohol into cooled syrup

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Pour mixture into bottles

Limoncello Bottiglie by A Michael C

Let sit for several days

Limoncello! by diluvienne

Enjoy!

Lemon Zesters & Peelers 

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A Brief History of Limoncello 

Courtesy of Wikipedia

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Limoncello [limon'tl?o] is a lemon liqueur produced in Southern Italy, mainly in the region around the Gulf of Naples, the Sorrentine Peninsula and the coast of Amalfi and islands of Procida, Ischia and Capri, but also in Sicily, Sardinia, Menton in France and the Maltese island of Gozo. It is made from lemon rinds (traditionally from the Sorrento lemon, though most lemons will produce satisfactory limoncello), alcohol, water, and sugar. It is bright yellow in color, sweet and lemony, but not sour since it contains no lemon juice.

Summertime Sipping 

Summer is the perfect time for treating your guests to delicious and refreshing Limoncello over ice. Better yet, serve a batch of Limoncello Spritzers. The party planning professionals at Partybluprints.com have included this recipe in one of their summer party plans. If you're passionate about parties, you'll love this lens... it's packed with entertaining tips!

Serve Your Limoncello in Style 

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TOSCANA Limoncello Set (6 Cups + decanter) [Prod. 1900/SET-SIC]

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Serve limoncello the Italian way. This lovely decanter from Artistica Italian Ceramics measures 12-inches high, and is accompanied by six serving glasses. It's fully glazed inside and out, and 100% dishwasher safe. If you love Limoncello, this is a great item for your kitchen and home decor. TIP: Keep Limoncello in the freezer until ready to serve.

It's Not Just For Sipping... 

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Limoncello sorbet by laceilbleu

Limoncello Sorbet

More Lemony Yumminess 

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Kuchen Meister Limoncello Liqueur Cake

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This Limoncello liqueur cake is a delicious fresh baked vanilla cake, refined with original Limoncello liqueur. The cake is attractively packaged and imported from Germany. It makes a perfect holiday dessert gift.

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Limoncello di Capri

Limoncello di Capri
At the start of the last century, Vincenza Canale, owner of a pensione on the island of Capri, was the first to offer Limoncello to her guests. Her descendants formed Limoncello di Capri in 1988, the first company to patent and use the word Limoncello.
Frances Mayes Official Website
Frances Mayes has written several books about Tuscany and often shares her passion for Italy in a number of food and travel publications.
Limoncello Delicatessen
For a unique online shopping experience, try none other than Limoncello, an Italian delicatessen in Cambridge, England.

Capri Photo Gallery 

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Capri | Marina Grande, the harbour by caprimoon

Capri: window by Amelia PS

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Island of Capri, Blue Grotto by buretman

Blue Grotto, Capri Island, Amalfi Coast, Italy by Jeremy Gillies

Vedi Capri e poi muori by gustaf wallen

Floral walkway - Capri, Italy by Steven Jareb

Inside Blue Grotto - Capri by Thomas Reichart

Blue Grotto, Capri Island, Amalfi Coast, Italy by Jeremy Gillies

blue grotto under Capri by nudaedalus

Capri Island, Amalfi Coast, Italy by Jeremy Gillies

Capri - Italy by GeertVG

Capri's Faraglioni rocks by giorgiopix

Capri Island, Amalfi Coast, Italy by Jeremy Gillies

Capri by joepomata

Icon Capri by Rob.Hudson

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Capri - Italy by Rebequita

capri pathway by novon

Inside the Famous Blue Grotto 

A 'Must Do' in Capri

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Sorrento Photo Gallery 

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The Port of Sorrento by MartiniMan

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Harbour Rd Sorrento Italy by Running in Suffolk

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Sorrento, Amalfi Coast, Italy by Jeremy Gillies

Experience the Beauty of Italy 

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We stayed in this lovely hotel in Rome, conveniently located within walking distance to the train station. We highly recommend their full-day excursion to Naples, Capri and Anacapri, which includes a delicious lunch and a quick stop in Sorrento.

Benvenuto! 

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SaraMu wrote...

I spent a summer in Italy and lemonciello really was part of my daily life there. Wonderful idea for a lens. Makes me want some. Yum:0

ReplyPosted November 26, 2008

surfchicky23 wrote...

Quite an extensive post on a lemony beverage. Looks deliciously juicy.

ReplyPosted September 18, 2008

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Justin P. wrote

Wow! I love Italy! I went to school for some time in Switzerland, Lugano to be exact and loved this Lens. High 5 to you! Internet Marketing Blog

Reply Posted August 26, 2008

inese_millere wrote...

Limoncello tastes gorgeous! Great lens! Greetings from hot, hot Italy!
Inese

ReplyPosted August 07, 2008

EverythingMouse wrote...

What amazing pictures here. I would love to stay in that hotel in Rome!

ReplyPosted July 13, 2008

beachbum_gabby wrote...

never thought there are lots of recipes can be done with Limoncello. Place and foods are very tempting.

ReplyPosted July 07, 2008

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rms wrote...

Great choice for the Our Favorite Squidoo Lenses group!

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Keaka77

This recipe sounds amazing..I will be making this tonight..On my way to the store...

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ReplyPosted June 26, 2008

kohuether wrote...

Lens makes my mouth water for Italy! All that's missing is a limoncello recipe. :)

ReplyPosted June 25, 2008

 
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