Fior Di Limoncello

Fior Di Limoncello is a lemon liqueur sold under the Esplanda label. This page doesn't list an ABV, a place of origin or production details, so what follows describes how limoncello in this style typically behaves. Expect a bright, aromatic lemon-zest nose rather than the sharpness of juice. The palate is usually sweet and syrupy up front, with a clean citrus-oil finish and only a little acidity, since the flavor comes from the peel and not the pulp. Limoncello is traditionally served very cold as an after-dinner pour. Keep the bottle in the freezer, because sugar and alcohol keep it pourable at freezer temperature. Serve it neat in a small chilled glass, such as a cordial glass or a little stemmed tumbler, in portions of about an ounce or two. It's sweet enough that most people prefer it in small measures. It also works as a chilled aperitif over a single large ice cube if you want it to open up slowly. In mixed drinks, it can lengthen into a simple spritz-style highball. Pour about 1.5 ounces over ice, top with sparkling water or prosecco, and finish with a lemon wheel or a sprig of mint. A splash can stand in for part of the sugar and citrus in a vodka or gin sour, a lemon drop or a Collins. In those drinks, cut back on any added simple syrup, since the liqueur already brings sweetness. For food, it suits lemon tart, olive oil cake, ricotta desserts, shortbread and fresh berries. A small pour over vanilla gelato also works well.