What is the best way to drink limoncello?

Straight and ice-cold, directly into a shot glass is how you serve limoncello. Limoncello served at freezing temperatures is more viscous (syrup-y) than at room temperature. Because it warms quickly, it’s best to serve it in small portions such as a shot glass.

What does limoncello pair with?

Its dominant orange, lemon and citrus aromas can be paired with grapefruit, mango, black currant, blueberries, ginger, cinnamon, cheddar and triple sec.

What can I do with a bottle of limoncello?

Aside from drinking it straight out of the bottle, limoncello can also be used for making cocktails combined with a citrus juice, blackberries, basil, or mint, vodka, and maybe a syrup to help remove its slight tartness. It can also be used in desserts such as limoncello pound cake, gelato, or cheesecake.

Do you drink limoncello before or after a meal?

It is made from lemon rinds, alcohol, sugar and patience. Although traditionally served as a digestive, or after-dinner drink that aids in digestion, limoncello can be enjoyed at other times of the day, particularly in a cocktail.

Does limoncello go bad?

Can Limoncello Go Bad or Expire? You should generally try to consume limoncello within 2 years of creating or opening it. Limoncello only contains 4 ingredients, 2 of which are preservatives. So, it will never “go bad” like milk would but it does lose its lemon scent and flavor over time.

Should you keep limoncello in the fridge?

Limoncello does not require refrigeration for long-term storage. However, as is the tradition along the Amalfi Coast, we highly recommend chilling Fiore Limoncello either in the refrigerator or preferably in the freezer for several hours prior to serving.

Do you keep limoncello in the freezer?

Can you get drunk off limoncello?

For its digestive properties, it almost feels virtuous to drink. Limoncello has about a 30% alcohol content so while it may jump start your digestive enzymes, it will also get you DRUNK. When the bottle on your table is no longer frosted, it means it’s time to stop drinking the limoncello.”

Does limoncello need to be refrigerated after opening?

Does one store it in the refrigerator or freezer? Limoncello does not require refrigeration for long-term storage. However, as is the tradition along the Amalfi Coast, we highly recommend chilling Fiore Limoncello either in the refrigerator or preferably in the freezer for several hours prior to serving.

Should you freeze limoncello?

Limoncello doesn’t need to be frozen to extend its shelf life. It’ll do perfectly well in room temp. But there’s no harm in putting it in the freezer if you’ve got the space for your liquor stock.

Can I substitute lemon juice for limoncello?

Lemon juice Lemon juice is an excellent limoncello alternative and the fresh or bottled versions both work. Unlike an extract, juice will provide similar quantities of liquid as the liqueur, so you won’t need to add much water, oil, or milk to compensate.

Does limoncello improve with age?

Fiore Limoncello is a liqueur with a relatively high (28%) alcohol content. Accordingly, it can age unopened for years with little to no degradation in quality, however once opened we recommend consuming it within a year for maximum lemon flavor.