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illimoncello

limoncello

Plural

limoncelli

Pronunciation

lee-mon-CHEL-loh

About this word

Limoncello is a lemon liqueur made from lemon zest, alcohol, water and sugar. It is strongly associated with the Amalfi Coast and Sorrento. Many Italian families make a homemade version.

Examples

Il limoncello si serve ghiacciato come digestivo dopo cena.

Limoncello is served ice-cold as a digestif after dinner.

Il migliore limoncello viene dalla Costiera Amalfitana.

The best limoncello comes from the Amalfi Coast.

Related Words

digestivolimonegrappaamaroSorrento