National Limoncello Day
June 22, Sunday
History of the holiday
The holiday was established by Pallini, one of the oldest producers of limoncello in Italy. It was created to introduce people around the world to this bright, refreshing drink and highlight its roots in Italian culture.
The date June 22 was chosen deliberately — in Italy, this is often the time when lemon harvesting begins, especially of the "Sorrento" variety, from which classic limoncello is made.
What is limoncello?
Limoncello is a sweet yellow liqueur traditionally made in southern Italy. It consists of:
* lemon peels (usually from Sorrento or Amalfi varieties)
* high-proof alcohol or vodka
* sugar
* water
The drink is typically served chilled in small portions after meals as a digestif.
How is it celebrated?
National Limoncello Day can be celebrated in the following ways:
* making homemade limoncello using a traditional recipe
* organizing a tasting of different brands of the drink
* sharing a bottle of limoncello with friends or family
* visiting an Italian restaurant and ordering a dessert with limoncello
* sharing information about the holiday on social media and posting your favorite recipe
Interesting facts
* Limoncello was first produced in the Campania region, especially on the Amalfi Coast and the island of Capri
* Real limoncello never contains preservatives or artificial coloring
* There are also variations of limoncello: cream limoncello, arancinello (with oranges), meloncellо (with melon)