Limoncello is the Italian word for Lemon Liquor, and is often described by its fans as "bottled summer". It is a yellow liquid with an alcohol percentage of 20-30%, which puts it neatly in a category where it is drinkable in itself but also very competent as a component in a drink.
The taste of Limoncello is quite sweet, and the taste of lemon is obviously present. On top of that one might assume that there would be the taste of alcohol that normally plagues this type of drink, but this is one of the areas where Limoncello excels, as it only has a small hint of alcohol taste. This means that the taste is generally quite pleasant, and therefore quite recommendable, however the sweet taste has a tendency of becoming a bit too much in the long run. Luckily this is curable, as you can often mix Loncello with pretty much anything and get good results. Personally I have had a lot of luck with combining it with 7up, as the fresh taste of this particular drink compliments the sweet taste of Limoncello very much.
When it comes to picking the specific make of Limoncello it is important to remember that the tastes are very similar, and personally I would not recommend paying for the more expensive brands such as Limonce.
All in all though Limoncello is a pretty good drink, and a very pleasant alternative to more conventional alcohols.8/10
It's also one of the easier liqueurs to make at home, which I highly recommend.
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