Italian · drink
Limoncello
Limoncello reads sweetness 7.3, citrus 7.1 and floral 2.9 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Italian drink, about 336 hr. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 0.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 8.0 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 7.7 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.1 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 2.1 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 7.3 · Citrus 7.1 · Floral 2.9 · Fruity 2.2 · Sourness 2.1 · Richness 1.9 · Smoke 1.9 · Herbaceous 1.5 · Bitterness 1.3 · Nutty 0.6
What's in it (4)
- zest of 8 untreated lemons (from Sorrento
- 1 bottle (750 ml) high-proof grain alcohol
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups sugar
Time & effort: about 336 hr (15 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 276.6 kcal, 4.2 g protein, 11.2 g fat, 42.2 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Steep lemon zest in alcohol in a sealed jar for at least one week at room temperature until the spirit turns deeply golden.
- Make a simple syrup with water and sugar, cool completely, then combine with the strained lemon infusion.
- Bottle and rest in the freezer for at least one week before serving ice-cold in frozen shot glasses.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.