Caravella Orangecello Liqueur
Caravella Orangecello is a 56 proof (28% ABV), 750mL Italian liqueur from Sazerac Company's Caravella line — the peels of Sicilian oranges soaked with sugar and orange juice in pure grain alcohol, per the producer's own copy. It comes from the Sperone family recipe dating to 1898, made by the Sperone brothers in the tradition that made Caravella America's best-known limoncello brand. The result is sweet, bright, and full of fresh orange flavor: fresh orange peel on the nose, smooth and velvety on the palate, and a long, elegant citrus finish. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 28% (56 proof — majority source position; bottle-read check requested)
- Size: 750mL
- Fruit: Sicilian orange peels with sugar and orange juice in pure grain alcohol
- Recipe: Sperone family recipe dating to 1898
- Brand: Caravella — Sazerac Company's Italian brand
- Origin: Italy
Sicilian Oranges, the Sperone Way
The Sperone family has been making Italian fruit liqueurs since 1898, and the Orangecello follows the same method as its famous sibling: real citrus peels steeped in pure grain spirit, sweetened with sugar and juice, nothing artificial in the approach. Retailer notes describe a bright golden-orange hue, a zesty orange nose, and a smooth, velvety palate that finishes long and elegant. Traditionally served ice cold and sipped neat, it also mixes into champagne spritzers, martinis, and citrus-forward desserts — a versatile bottle that earns its place next to the limoncello. Browse more liqueurs and explore the Caravella collection at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Fresh orange peel, bright and zesty (retailer-sourced).
Palate: Sweet, bright, full of fresh orange flavor; smooth and velvety.
Finish: Clean, sweet, long and elegant with lingering citrus.
How to Enjoy
Serve it ice cold and sip it neat, Italian style. It makes a sparkling Orangecello Spritz with prosecco and soda, or a bright twist on a citrus martini.
Frequently Asked Questions
What proof is Caravella Orangecello?
56 proof (28% ABV) per the majority of retailer sources — a bottle read is requested to confirm.
What is Orangecello?
An Italian orange liqueur: the peels of Sicilian oranges soaked with sugar and orange juice in pure grain alcohol.
Who makes Caravella?
Caravella is Sazerac Company's Italian brand, made from the Sperone family recipe dating to 1898.
How should it be served?
Ice cold, sipped neat — or in champagne spritzers and citrus cocktails.
Sunshine from Sicilian groves in a glass — order Caravella Orangecello online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.