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An unforgettable vacation with the family
It was an unforgettable Sicily vacation with her family, which awakened in the then young Nonna Gisella the love for lemons. The farm where she spent this special time was picturesquely situated amidst magnificent lemon trees, overlooking the impressive Mount Etna and the blue sea sparkling in the summer sun. The pristine sound of nature and the aroma of Sicilian lemons were unalterably linked to this youthful memory. Just like her mother’s homemade lemonade made from lemons she had collected herself, the intense smell of lemon essential oils emanating from the kitchen, and the sight of bulging lemon baskets scattered around the yard.
A lemon yellow friend
But what made this Sicily vacation forever unforgettable for Nonna Gisella were the birds chirping happily in the garden. One morning, hidden in a lemon basket, she discovered a small yellow canary looking at her curiously. Carefully, so as not to scare it away, the young Italian came closer, but the little bird was very trusting and made no effort to fly away. And so it happened that Nonna Gisella found her faithful friend for life with whom she grew old together.
A homemade limoncello
Back home in Verona, her little Licellino was always happiest when he could hide in baskets of lemons from Sicily. From then on, Nonna Gisella always had fresh lemons in the house and loved to cook with them for the ever-growing family. In particular, their homemade limoncello made from real Sicilian lemons became a celebrity among family and friends. There was no family celebration without her limoncello – bright yellow like her little canary. And so, after the end of little Licellino’s life, Nonna Gisella began to paint a little yellow bird on the labels of her homemade lemon liqueur, in memory of her lemon-yellow friend who had awakened in her a love for Sicilian lemons. The recipe for Limoncello has been cultivated and refined in the family for generations and generations, and the name Licellino Limoncello and the drawing of the little canary on the label still recall the legacy of Nonna Gisella and her little Licellino.
Even today, Licellino Limoncello is made with selected Sicilian lemons according to the original recipe. The lemon peels are soaked in pure alcohol to extract the essential oils and aromas. The secret of Licellino Limoncello is its balanced sweetness, fine acidity and the interplay of fruitiness and the harmonious bitter notes of the lemon peel. To achieve this, Licellino Limoncello is refined and perfected according to the secret family recipe.
Licellino Limoncello
Licellino Limoncello is made with selected Sicilian lemons. The lemon peels are soaked in pure alcohol to extract the essential oils and aromas. The secret of Licellino Limoncello is the balanced sweetness, the fine acidity and the interplay of fruitiness and the harmonious bitter notes of the lemon peel. To achieve this, Licellino Limoncello is refined and perfected according to the secret family recipe. A delight on ice, as a digestif or as a refreshing long drink with tonic water.
0,70 Liter | 28,0% vol
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Crema di Licellino Limoncello
Nonna Gisella’s lemon yellow canary “Licellino” loved to hide in her baskets of freshly picked lemons from Sicily. A particular specialty is their cream liqueur with limoncello according to a traditional family recipe. The liqueur is reminiscent of liquid lemon cake and is best served well chilled or on ice.
0,50 Liter | 17,0% vol
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Perfect Serves
Licellino spritz
Limoncello Spritz is the ideal alternative for anyone who wants to try a new Spritz.
Ingredients
- 4 cl Licellino Limoncello
- 8 cl Prosecco
- 2 cl soda water
- Basil
Preparation
Add plenty of ice to a glass. Licellino Pour in Limoncello and pour the prosecco and soda water. Everything lStir until smooth. Garnish with a little basil.
Basilino Tonic
The refreshing drink of the summer. Fruity lemon notes are rounded off by fresh basil. For all Spritz lovers, the Tonic water can alternatively be replaced by Prosecco and a dash of soda water.
Ingredients
- 4 cl Licellino Limoncello
- 2 cl 1883 Basil syrup
- 1 cl lime juice
- 8 cl tonic water
Preparation
Pour plenty of ice into a glass. Pour in Licellino Limoncello, lime juice and the basil syrup. Pour everything with tonic water and stir lightly. Garnish with a little basil. Alternatively, the Basillino can also be enjoyed as a spritz, for which replace the tonic water with Prosecco.