Liqueurs

Limoncello

Liqueur
27.5% ABV
6 drinks

Is this for me?

Choose this if…

✓You want sweetness, flavour depth and lower ABV in your cocktail.
✓Features in 6 WhatDrink drinks.

Skip if…

✗You want a dry, neutral or high-ABV spirit base.

At a Glance

96 kcalCalories

27.5%ABV

9gSugar

12gCarbs

LiqueurType

6Recipes

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

What is Limoncello?

Limoncello is mapped to the Limoncello reference category. This page supports recipe discovery, ingredient context, flavor navigation and related drink-guide grouping across WhatDrink.

What does Limoncello taste like?

lemon, citrus, sweet, zesty, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context

Limoncello profile

Mixability: MediumIntensity: MediumSweetBeginner-friendly: Medium

Best used for: sours, refreshing drinks, tropical drinks, citrus cocktails

Ways to use limoncello

Cocktails (6)

Limoncello is mapped to the Limoncello reference category. This page supports recipe discovery, ingredient context, flavor navigation and related drink-guide grouping across WhatDrink.

Flavour profile

CitrusLemonSweetZesty

Observed quantities

Observed in single-serve recipes: middle half 24.03–59.15 ml; median 44.36 ml.

In the measured recipes in this dataset — from 6 observed uses.

Scoped nutrition

Calories (per 100 ml): 320
Sugar (per 100 ml): 30 g
Carbs (per 100 ml): 40 g

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

Diet compatibility

Gluten-FreeCompatible
KetoNot compatible
Low-CarbNot compatible
Low-SugarNot compatible
Veganvaries
VegetarianCompatible

Based on the listed ingredient only — a public recipe facet, not medical, allergy or coeliac advice. Specific brands and preparation can change compatibility.

Trust & methodology

Canonical ingredient/component authority assembled from reviewed identity, recipe, flavour, nutrition, diet and substitution evidence. Observed quantities and co-use patterns are descriptive, not prescriptions or universal recommendations.

Evidence last updated: 2026-07-22T00:39:18.100593+00:00

Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.

Limoncello — common questions

How many cocktails are made with Limoncello?: There are 6 cocktail recipes featuring Limoncello in the WhatDrink database.
What are the most popular cocktails made with Limoncello?: Top-ranked cocktails made with Limoncello include Limoncello Manzanilla Marmalade Sour, Sunday Confession, Tiger Tanaka. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
What is the ABV of Limoncello?: Limoncello has an ABV of approximately 27.5%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Limoncello with similar ingredients at a glance.
How do I use the Limoncello sensory profile to find drinks I like?: If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Limoncello, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.