A Taste of Italy: Fabrizia Limoncello

For anyone who enjoys springtime entertaining, great food, and sun-splashed drinks, Fabrizia Limoncello becomes a welcome addition to dinner parties, barbecues, and family get-togethers. Limoncello serves as a traditional after-dinner drink in Italy made from the region’s fresh lemons, offering up the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean. A trip to Italy to meet extended family members inspired Bostonian Phil Mastroianni to bring this taste to the U.S. and to create his own brand: Fabrizia Limoncello.

Entirely handmade, this all-natural liquor provides a refreshing beverage with a little kick. Each batch begins with lemons hand-peeled in New Hampshire and put through a unique three-month infusion process. The company maintains a “homemade” feel by only processing small batches and using all-natural methods. Brother Nick heads up production – reinforcing the family tradition and ensuring quality, such as Fabrizia Limoncello’s Gold Medal at the 2012 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

New England and Ohio remain the distribution focus for the Mastroianni brothers, as customers purchase Fabrizia Limoncello from NH State Liquor Stores, as well as many stores in Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Ohio.

And the best way to enjoy Fabrizia Limoncello? With so many recipes to choose from, this lemon flavor becomes a delectable pre-dinner cocktail, an aperitif, or an accompaniment to any special occasion. Pour it over ice or swirl it in as a zesty cocktail ingredient, such as the Italian Sunrise, below:

Italian Sunrise

¼ oz Fabrizia Limoncello
1 ¼ oz vodka
¾ oz bitters
splash of orange juice
splash of sour mix

Disclosure: Mom Central received a complimentary bottle of Fabrizia Limoncello to facilitate this review.

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Stacy DeBroff

Stacy DeBroff, founder and CEO of Mom Central.com and social and digital consultancy, Influence Central, is a social media strategist, attorney, and best-selling parenting author. A sought-after expert for national media, she trend-spots regularly with national brands and speaks frequently to national and international audiences on a wide range of subjects, including influencer marketing, social media, entrepreneurship, and consumer trends. A passionate cook, gardener, reader, and tennis player, she adores this new chapter of post-college-age parenting.