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RE: The Lemon Festival of Menton France

in Worldmappin3 years ago

Yeah it's definitely a lot of citrus in one spot and certainly a creative use.

Your own limoncello!? Interesting. How so? Is it just vodka with tons of lemon zest and juice or something more elaborate?

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It's as simple as that really, lots of lemon zest, sugar syrup and decent vodka. When I was travelling Europe some moons ago I spent some time in Amalfi and a guy who produced it and owned a little shop was regaling me with tales of how easy it was. So I thought I would try it and it is ridiculous how authentic and good it is. Which reminds me, Ishould make it again!

I once drank limoncello and oddly enough...I did not like it lol. I feel like I insult the Gods of Lemon by saying this hahaha

My goodness?! You didnt??

I know what it is. You obviously didn't drink enough. Dont worry, the Gods of Lemon wont smite you just yet... :OD

Lol yup. I do like Baileys Irish Cream though and anything with coffee flavour😅. Maybe the homemade version could convince me. Usually homemade beverages are much better than what you can get in a store. In Romania a lot of people living in the countryside make their own moonshine lol, they like heavy duty alcohol😅

I don't mind a baileys myself! In fact, I sometimes drink them when I have been overdoing it a tad on a night where there are many other shots involved. I don't think I could cope with the kind of moonshine they brew out in the country

They like it hardcore: 60° alcohol, even 70°. Some drink it like it's water lol. Plum made alcohol is the most sought after, we call it palinca de prune

That actually sounds amazing. And kinda frightening! I would definitely try it and pretend I wasn't in the slightest bit scared of going blind and mad!

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That sounds easy enough. I'll have to try that one day. Thanks 😊

It is indeed very easy. I did a post on it once. https://hive.blog/food/@meesterboom/home-made-italian-limoncello-part-2

I am defo doing it again in summer along with some other kind of drink, sloe berry gin perhaps

Wow 5 years ago. You've even here since the begining haha.

That seems easy enough. I'll definitely try that this summer. You're right that limoncello is definitely a summer drink.

I wasnt far off the start! It was a crazy lawless place back then. Thankfully it is much better now!