For thousands of years, cultures in the Mediterranean, throughout Europe and in Egypt used “bitters”—any concoction of aromatic herbs, bark, roots, and/or fruit combined with water and alcohol—as medicinal treatment. The modern co*cktail we know and love today came from combining these bitters with other alcohols and sugar.
Today, we still use these same ingredients with medicinal qualities in our mixed drinks. Known for drinking “with a purpose,” Italians often have a reason behind what and when they’re drinking. So, encourage the “slow food” culture of Italians and sip Lemoncello 50010 for health benefits before, during and after your meal.
It Starts with Lemon Essential Oils
Exactly like how lemon essential oils are made, Lemoncello 50010 begins by peeling lemons and extracting the oils from the zest. Because of this and its all-natural ingredients, our limoncello has a distinct bittersweet flavor—it’s not just the sour and acidic punch you get from lemon juice. That bittersweet quality aids in many health benefits found in both lemon essential oils and in limoncello.
Calming and Stress-Relieving
The lemon aroma has been proven to be both calming and stress-relieving. Many essential oil diffusers and even cleaning products are paired with a lemon scent because it’s often associated with feeling clean, removing impurities and even building confidence. When you open a bottle of Lemoncello 50010, the waft of strong, authentic lemon oils will immediately boost your mood and brighten your day.
Aids in Stomach Pains and Digestion
When bitters were more commonly used as a medicinal treatment, they often were to aid in issues with stomach pains or other digestive issues. Lemon oil is a carminative, which is why limoncello is categorized as a digestif liqueur—it aids in digestion, especially after diving into a big meal (see more on this below).
Helps Immunity
Because lemon is a citrus fruit, it’s packed with Vitamin C. Vitamin C has been proven to build immunity, prevent illnesses like the common cold and help you breathe easier when you’re sick. To build up your immune system, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables with Vitamin C, including things with lemon oil in them.
Lemoncello 50010 as an Aperitif
Simply by adding club soda and other ingredients to limoncello including these tasty co*cktails, you can quickly craft an aperitif before a meal. Italians relish in the aperitivo culture, where they gather to sip on low-alcohol co*cktails and plenty of salty snacks to work up their appetite for the main course.
This is the main benefit of the aperitif: to work up an appetite to the main course of a meal. By doing this, it relaxes your body and your muscles, slowing the pace of dinner. Your stomach gradually becomes more prepared to indulge in a hearty meal, in contrast to the typical American experience, quickly overeating, which leads to bloating and discomfort.
The goal of every Italian is to elevate the meal in every aspect—the aperitif plays its part in this, by preparing your body and mind for a plentiful meal ahead.
Lemoncello 50010 as a Digestivo
Limoncello on its own is categorized as a digestif liqueur, meaning it’s meant to be sipped on its own after a meal to aid in digestion. This is how limoncello is commonly used in Italy—after a meal, people stay at the table, either after dessert or during dessert, sharing limoncello and toasting to good health.
There are many styles of digestifs, including darker alcohols in the Amari category, but limoncello is a sweeter liqueur served straight out of the bottle that has the same benefits as others. A digestif is typically a stronger alcohol, typically 20-40%, that is bitter in taste. Because Europeans often eat later than Americans, a digestif is usually at the same time as an American “nightcap.” Feel free to use limoncello as such.
If you’re hosting a dinner, put out several bottles of digestifs as options for people to pour their own—just remember to have Lemoncello 50010 on the table.
As if you need more reason to sip on limoncello, these health benefits make Lemoncello 50010 even more appetizing to the body, mind and soul. Let us know how you feel after opening a bottle by commenting below!
