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Lemon Granita This is a recipe I make often during the hot summer months in Florence.  Sometimes to give it a kick, I add limoncello.  The recipe I use for limoncello is here Lemon granita Ingredients (6 servings) • 2 cups (500 ml) of water • 2 cups (500 ml) of strained lemon juice • […]

Limoncello Spritz If you like limoncello, you will love this limoncello spritz!  While limoncello is normally an after dinner drink, this spritz is light, refreshing and a perfect summer cocktail.  Just add vodka and soda water to your favorite limoncello. Have you ever made your own limoncello?  It’s definitely a process to make but worth […]

Limoncello Ricotta Cheesecake Ingredients: • 8 oz. Gram Cracker Crumb • 6 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted • 3 tbsp. grated lemon zest • 1 lb. ricotta cheese drained, at room temperature • 1 lb. cream cheese, at room temperature • 1 ½ cups sugar • ½ cup limoncello liqueur • 1 tsp. vanilla extract • […]

LIMONCELLO TIRAMISÙ Ingredients 5 LARGE EGGS 5 OR 6 LEMONS 1 CUP SUGAR 1-½ CUPS LIMONCELLO LIQUEUR 1 CUP WATER 1 POUND (2 CUPS) MASCARPONE, AT ROOM TEMPERATURE 40 LADYFINGERS (PREFERABLY IMPORTED ITALIAN SAVOIARDI) OR MORE AS NEEDED Directions Recommended equipment: A double boiler with a large stainless steel bowl and a wide sauce pan […]

Limoncello Recipe Ingredients: 1 liter everclear or pure alcohol (96%) 7-8 lemons 400 grams sugar 800 ml water Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your life – Anna Akhmatova