Luxardo Limoncello Liqueur
Luxardo Limoncello Liqueur is a 54 proof (27% ABV), 750mL Italian liqueur from Girolamo Luxardo S.p.A. of Torreglia, Italy — an artisanal infusion of alcohol with the peels, pulp, and juice of lemons harvested in southern Italy. The family's limoncello recipe was first advertised in 1905 and reworked in 2010 with more fresh lemon juice and essential oils from Sicilian lemon peel. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 27% (54 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Lemons: peels, pulp, and juice of southern Italian (Sicilian) lemons
- Producer: Girolamo Luxardo S.p.A., Torreglia (Padova), Italy — est. 1821
- Profile: GMO-free, kosher certified, vegan friendly
- Packaging: vertically fluted bottle (2026 redesign)
Two Centuries of Lemon Craft
The Luxardo family has distilled in Italy since 1821 — founded in Zara on the Dalmatian coast, rebuilt in Torreglia after the Second World War — and limoncello has been in the family book since 1905. The method is time-honored: lemon peel, pulp, and juice steeped in alcohol until the natural aroma and bright citrus taste are fully captured. The brand's own tech sheet describes a luminous golden-yellow pour, slightly cloudy, with clean lemon zestiness and a hint of white pepper on the nose, syrupy but not sickly-sweet on the palate, and a long citrus-acid finish. Browse more liqueurs and the Luxardo collection at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Color: Luminous golden yellow, slightly cloudy (brand).
Nose: Clean lemon zestiness with a hint of white pepper.
Palate: Syrupy but balanced — fresh zesty lemon, not sickly-sweet.
Finish: Long, with lingering citrus acidity.
How to Enjoy
Serve chilled straight from the freezer, or on the rocks with soda or tonic for a bright aperitivo. For a limoncello spritz: 2 oz limoncello, 1⅔ oz prosecco, and soda over ice in an old-fashioned glass with a lemon twist.
Frequently Asked Questions
What proof is Luxardo Limoncello?
54 proof (27% ABV).
Where is Luxardo Limoncello made?
Torreglia, Italy, by Girolamo Luxardo S.p.A. — a family company founded in 1821.
Is Luxardo Limoncello vegan and kosher?
Yes — it is GMO-free, kosher certified, and vegan friendly.
What changed with the 2026 bottle?
Only the packaging: the frosted bottle was replaced by a vertically fluted design; the liquid inside is unchanged.
Italy's iconic lemon liqueur — order Luxardo Limoncello Liqueur online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.