What do you drink with limoncello?
Limoncello Collins A Tom Collins is a glass highball style cocktail, but the limoncello adds a little extra lemon flavor without going over the top. In a highball, add ice, limoncello, gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Stir to mix. Top off with club soda.
How much limoncello can you drink?
Limoncello is traditionally taken without ice but served ice cold. On the Amalfi coast, it is served in small ceramic cups — roughly 1-1/2 oz. per serving — but any glass will do.
Should limoncello be refrigerated?
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.
Can I put limoncello in the freezer?
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.
Why does limoncello freeze?
The high alcohol content won’t allow it to achieve that state. It’ll just turn into a slushy consistency which makes it still good to drink any time. However, if you put limoncello with 80 proof or lower in the freezer, your drink will likely turn into ice because of the lower concentration of alcohol.
Can you drink limoncello straight?
Regardless, limoncello is often served chilled (but not over ice) to exalt its flavors. 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.
What goes well with limoncello?
Limoncello is gaining popularity in the United States as an exotic ingredient to cocktails and as a secret weapon to brighten up otherwise bland desserts. It goes particularly well with vodka and (my favorite) champagne. It’s wonderful drizzled over ice cream, or better yet, gelato.
What can you mix Limoncello with?
Limoncello can be used as an aperitif mixed with sparkling wine, Champagne or mineral water, garnished with a twist of lemon peel. Or use it to flavor homemade lemon granita, sorbet or ice cream.
How do I make Limoncello?
Zest the lemons, and place zest into a large glass bottle or jar. Pour in vodka. Cover loosely and let infuse for one week at room temperature. After one week, combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Do not stir. Boil for 15 minutes.
How do you serve Limoncello liquor?
Limoncello is properly served straight and ice-cold into a shot glass. 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.