Botanika Angelica Lemon Liqueur
Botanika Angelica Lemon Liqueur is limoncello's Polish cousin — 35% ABV, hand-squeezed lemon macerate on a base of Chopin Rye Vodka, blended with artesian well water, never oak-rested, bottled bright and creamy — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 35% vol (70 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: bright lemon liqueur (limoncello spirit)
- Production: hand-squeezed lemon macerate; not oak-rested; no preservatives or artificial flavors
- Producer: Botanika Angelica (Chopin Vodka), Krzesk, Poland — US importer Chopin Imports, Manhasset, NY
- Score: A− — Drinkhacker (2021)
Hand-Squeezed, Never Oaked
The Botanika Angelica line macerates everything in large clay pots, but the Lemon (like the Orange) skips the 50-year-old Polish oak vats — the point is brightness, not wood. The result is a soft, creamy lemon liqueur the official copy describes with candied Meyer lemon, jasmine, and honeysuckle. Explore more Botanika Angelica, or browse the store's liqueur and spirits shelves.
Tasting Notes
Clear, bright yellow. Nose: clean and bright — freshly squeezed lemons with jasmine and honeysuckle. Palate: soft and creamy with warm citrus; candied Meyer lemon dominates with a hint of nutmeg; medium-long, acidic finish with a bright lemon aftertaste (official). Drinkhacker: "pure expression of juicy lemon… hint of mint on the nose… edge of tangerine toward the finish. Bright and lengthy."
How to Enjoy
Well chilled, neat as an after-dinner pour, or in spritzes and lemon-forward cocktails. Over ice with soda is the easy summer serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABV of Botanika Angelica Lemon?
35% ABV (70 proof), per the official press release.
Is it like limoncello?
Yes in spirit — a bright lemon liqueur — though made in Poland on Chopin Rye Vodka rather than in Italy.
Is Botanika Angelica Lemon oaked?
No — the Lemon and Orange are the two flavors that skip the Polish oak vat rest.
Who makes Botanika Angelica?
Chopin Vodka in Krzesk, Poland — hand-made in small batches on a Chopin Rye Vodka base.
Bright Polish lemon, Polish-style: order Botanika Angelica Lemon Liqueur online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.