Limoncello is a sweet Italian lemon liqueur originating from Southern Italy. It is made from lemon zest, sugar and a neutral alcohol like grain alcohol or vodka. Limoncello is the second most popular Italian liqueur (after Campari). It is traditionally served chilled as an after-dinner drink (digestivo) but is also a popular ingredient in cocktails for a pop of lemon flavor without the sourness.

What does limoncello taste like?

It kind of reminds me of sweet lemon hard candies. It tastes sweet with an intense lemon flavor.

Where can I find limoncello?

You can find limoncello at the liquor store or make it at home. I prefer to purchase it since I know that the Italian lemons used are different from those that I will find at my local grocery store.

Limoncello Tonic | Maple + Mango

Name: Limoncello Tonic
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 ounces (60 ml) limoncello; 4 to 6 ounces (120 to 180 ml) tonic water, to taste; ice cubes; Optional garnish: sprig of rosemary

Description

This Limoncello Tonic is an easy and refreshing cocktail that you are going to want to sip on all summer long!

Ingredients

Scale

2 ounces (60 ml) limoncello
4 to 6 ounces (120 to 180 ml) tonic water, to taste
ice cubes
Optional garnish: sprig of rosemary

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Instructions

Mix: Add limoncello to a glass filled with ice. Top with tonic water and give it a gentle stir to combine.
Garnish and serve: Garnish with a sprig of rosemary (optional) and enjoy!

Notes

Tonic Water: Choose a good quality one since it is a key ingredient in this simple cocktail. This is the tonic water that I like to use. Top with the quantity of tonic water that suits your own tastes!
Garnish: This is optional but I love the flavor that a sprig of rosemary adds. Some other options include: mint, basil, thyme or lemon slices.
Chill the ingredients in advance: A limoncello tonic tastes best when the limoncello and tonic water have been chilled ahead of time.
Gin Limoncello Tonic: You could also add a pop of lemon flavor to your next G&T. Just mix together 1 ounce gin, 1 ounce limoncello and 4-6 ounces of tonic water in a glass filled with ice.