Limoncello Shot
Ice-cold limoncello—the bright, sunny essence of the Amalfi Coast in a single sip
- 1Store limoncello in freezer until viscous and ice-cold
- 2Chill shot glasses in freezer for at least 30 minutes
- 3Pour limoncello into frozen shot glass
- 4Serve immediately—the glass should frost on contact
- 5Sip slowly to savor the lemon oils
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Limoncello is the quintessential digestivo of Italy's Amalfi Coast and Sorrento Peninsula, where lemon groves cascade down cliffsides to the Mediterranean. Made by steeping lemon zest in neutral spirit and sweetening, this sunshine-yellow liqueur is traditionally served ice-cold after dinner. The ritual of the limoncello shot embodies Italian hospitality—a moment of pure citrus pleasure shared among friends.
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