Conclude the meal with a glass of limoncello it is a real pleasure, especially if shared with friends so why not surprise them with an equally fresh and fragrant alternative. Mandarin liqueur, or mandarinetto, is an excellent o digestive homemade made with the peels of these typical winter citrus fruits. In contrast to cream liqueur, does not require the addition of milk or cream and is therefore characterized by a higher alcohol content as well as a beautiful orange colour. After a few days of maceration and a short rest time in the pantry, the mandarin liqueur will be ready not only to be enjoyed in company, but also to flavor fruit salads, biscuits or cakes, perhaps prepared with the pulp of the...
It is a winter citrus fruit, fruit of the Citrus nobilis nobili plant of the Rutaceae family. It is similar to orange, but smaller and sweeter. Mandarins are medium in size, globose and depressed at the poles, with thin skin that does not adhere to the pulp. Their orange pulp is made up of a large number of juicy and aromatic segments rich in seeds. The edible part is about 80% of the fruit.Thanks to the aroma of limonene, the mandarin peel is used to produce liqueurs, syrups and perfumes and essential oils. - Mandarin essential oil. The limonene contained in the essential oil helps to overcome depression and sadness, while the aldehydes purify the blood and promote bile secretion,...
The liqueur made with orange peels, Arancello, has all the scent of the Mediterranean. Orange has many properties, rich in vitamins C and A and also partly in vitamin B, it increases the resistance of the human body against various chemical, physical and environmental agents, especially in winter. Increases immune defenses against viruses and bacteria. They have an antioxidant action on free radicals and are anti-stress. For the daily requirement of vitamin C it is enough to eat 2 or 3 oranges a day, preferably in segments because the white part and the skin which are a source of fiber are also preserved. The Orange Ingredients: 1 l of food alcohol 650 g of sugar 5/6 untreated oranges 1 liter...
Limoncello End of meal par excellence, the limoncello it is a liqueur that has crossed national borders and now boasts admirers all over the world. The ingredients are few and simple: we are in fact talking about a liqueur that is obtained frominfusion of lemon peels in alcohol, to which one is added syrup prepared with water and sugar. So easy to make that it is also the most replicated liqueur at home. It goes without saying that the difference between one product and another is made by the quality of the raw materials: real limoncello is made with lemons coming exclusively from the Sorrento Peninsula and surrounding areas. More precisely, with the “Sorrento girlie”, said oval Sorrento PGI lemon. ...
The Nocillo tradition Tradition has it that to prepare a nocillo well done nuts must be caught there St. John's night, The June 24th, period in which the walnuts are at their best ripening moment. It is said that on the night of Saint John the women disappeared into the countryside equipped with ladders and baskets, but it was only the most expert who climbed under the walnut tree and carefully chose the best fruits to delicately place in the basket. The night continued around the lit fires to work with the walnuts which, cut into four parts, were placed in glass jars, in which they were left to macerate in alcohol for 40 or 60 days. Even today, even though we no longer spend the night climbing...
