Italy has an interesting collection of liquor and spirits unique to this country. Despite the wonderful wine they make here (my fav so far being Morinelli from Tuscany) , I have also tried some specialties.
Limoncello- is a lemon liquor produced mainly in the south around Naples. It is made from lemon rinds, alcohol, water, and sugar. See this link if you would like to make it. http://whatscookingamerica.net/Beverage/Limoncello.htm Its sweet and lemony but not sour and perfect for a after dinner digestive. My friend licias father in Pescara makes his own and let me try this strong yet pleasant drink.
Sambusca- is anisseed flavored colorless liquer commonly taken after meals and put in coffee. It is a bit more complex to make because it uses essential oils created by distilling anise seeds. You can easily find it in supermarkets here and in just about everyones home. My relatives in milan gave me a shot of it after our meal of pasta pomodoro.
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