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Limoncello () is a traditional lemon liqueur produced mainly in Southern Italy, especially around the Gulf of Naples, the Gulf of Salerno, as well as in Sicily. It is the second-most popular liqueur in Italy and is traditionally served chilled as an after-dinner digestif. It is also a popular homemade liqueur, with various recipes available online and in print.

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Limoncello
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Homemade limoncello
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Alcoholic beverage
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Italy
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Water, lemon zest, rectified spirit, sugar
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Limoncello

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Limoncello () is a traditional lemon liqueur produced mainly in Southern Italy, especially around the Gulf of Naples, the Gulf of Salerno, as well as in Sicily. It is the second-most popular liqueur in Italy and is traditionally served chilled as an after-dinner digestif. It is also a popular homemade liqueur, with various recipes available online and in print.

Limoncello is made from the zest of lemons and usually has a slightly turbid appearance, which originates from suspended small essential oil droplets.

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