Making Limoncello
Making limoncello at home is fun, rewarding and easy. Let us show you the basics of how it's done — from peel to pour.
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The Limoncello Quest · Est. 2007
A Personal Pilgrimage
A Personal Pilgrimage
to Create the Perfect Limoncello
Hundreds of batches. Obsessive tasting notes. Real science and a little Italian soul — all so your homemade limoncello turns out bright, smooth and unforgettable.
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15+
Batches Tested
34
Cocktail Recipes
10
Brands Reviewed
2007
Questing Since
Where to Begin
Three ways into the quest
Whether you're zesting your first lemon or perfecting your fiftieth batch, start here.
Limoncello Calculators
Dial in your proof, dilution and freezing point. Our calculators do the math so every batch comes out exactly the way you want it.
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Limoncello adds a unique twist to any drink. Dive into our vast and ever-growing collection of cocktail ideas.
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Troubleshooting
Botch a batch?
Limoncello too sweet? Got some scum on top? Cloudy when it shouldn't be? We've seen it all — and we'll help you troubleshoot your way back to a beautiful bottle.
From the Review Desk
A few of our favorite bottles
We buy them, chill them, sip them and score them — so you know which commercial limoncellos are worth your money.
★★★★★
Danny DeVito Limoncello
The actor's own bottling — does the celebrity limoncello live up to the hype?
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★★★★★
Ventura Limoncello
A craft American take on the classic. Bright, balanced and surprisingly authentic.
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★★★★★
Fabrizia Limoncello
Family-made from Sicilian lemons. We toured the operation and tasted the proof.
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It's time to get zesting.
Our limoncello recipe and method is tested thoroughly and provides all the guidance you need to start making your own limoncello at home.
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