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The Italians (not wishing to waste anything) place lemon peel in 190 proof alcohol for a week to extract the essential oil. Then sweetened water added to dilute. My wife makes this every so often and we gift the samples to our grateful friends.

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Hiya Sharma

Date: 2/6/2024 6:52:00 PM

Oh wow, this is quite an intriguing and informative limerick.. This recipe looks wonderful! "In Sorrento they make limoncello" - 'Limoncello' the name describes it quite well, I've heard of this for the first time. You really present interesting themes in your limerick poems and that too, so effortlessly, making a beautiful atmosphere for the readers. I loved reading this! Sending best wishes and light, always. :)

Duke Beaufort
Date: 2/9/2024 10:11:00 AM

Hiya, this has been available for a many years, but popularized in Europe by Italians. The flavor is incredibly intense since the oils in the lemon peel make it more intense than lemonade.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/4/2024 3:05:00 PM

wow, sounds like a really cool recipe. But I never made anything with alcohol before. Not sure how I'd find it except for rubbing alcohol. haha

Duke Beaufort
Date: 2/5/2024 9:15:00 AM

The liquor stores sell bottles of grain alcohol, which makes this drink. However, not a joke to handle it safely. I urge my wife to move the production away from any source of ignition. After the dilution with sugar water at the end, the hazard that remains occurs from any excessive imbibing. There are suggested recipes online.

Silent One

Date: 2/4/2024 11:55:00 AM

Your limerick celebrates the unique characteristics and cultural significance of limoncello in a playful and engaging manner, making it a delightful homage to this beloved Italian beverage... You could write about anything!

Duke Beaufort
Date: 2/5/2024 8:55:00 AM

You are so very kind with this comment Silent One. I do write about experiences and news and try to find humor where possible. There are a lot of small amazing things that happen right in front of us if only we take the trouble to look. There are also so many opportunities to bring a little joy to others.

Ink Empress

Date: 2/4/2024 7:40:00 AM

Limoncello, thats a brilliant name. Love this limerick and how you always tell us your experiences of life and all around with a pinch of lightheartedness. I didnt know about this drink. But italians are always so innovative In especially food and beverage. Pleasure reading this dear duke. Sending you light always

Duke Beaufort
Date: 2/5/2024 8:37:00 AM

The Italians do have a way with food and drink. That particular one has a very strong flavor. Not what we usually experience. I have to be careful. I don't drink alcohol but I could see myself drinking a lot of this and crashing right afterwards. It's not an uncommon urge.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 2/3/2024 7:12:00 PM

Food limericks always make me hungry. Thanks for this delicious creation.

Duke Beaufort
Date: 2/4/2024 6:22:00 AM

My wife who is old school Italian corrects my pronunciation all the time, and we laugh about it constantly. I am not a drinker now (was in the past), but will taste the results (a few drops) to see what it tastes like. The intensity is rather incredible. Who knew what was in the peel? Well some do.