Limoncello (or lemoncello) is an Italian lemon liqueu mainly produced in Southern Italy in the region around the Gulf of Naples.
It is made from lemon zest (traditionally from the Sorrento lemon, though most lemons will produce satisfactory limoncello), alcohol, water, and sugar. It is light to bright yellow in color, sweet and lemony, but not sour since it contains no lemon juice.
Homemade limoncello often has a stronger, more pronounced lemon flavor than brands sold in stores. Different varieties of lemon are used to produce different flavors. The variety of lemon used is usually dictated by region. Various alcohols can be used to give distinct flavors. A higher proof alcohol maximizes extraction of the lemon flavor, whereas darker alcohols add complexity of flavor. Higher quality sugars used in the infusion process can create a sweeter liqueu.
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