Lemon liqueur proof neutral spirits to extract from it the lemon oil (an essential oil). The extraction is then diluted with simple syrup. Different varieties of lemon are used to produce different flavors. The variety of lemon used is usually dictated by region. Various alcohols can be used to give distinct flavors. A higher proof alcohol maximizes extraction of the lemon flavor, whereas darker alcohols add complexity of flavor. Many commercial brands of lemon liqueur are produced in Italy, in several styles (see Italian liqueur). In Italy, especially in Campania, lemon liqueur is consumed as a chaser ("ammazzacaffè") to coffee. Lemon liqueur
Girolamo Luxardo the New York World Wine and Spirits Competition, the Amaretto di Saschira won double gold and best liqueur in show and the Triplum Triple Sec Orange won double gold and best fruit liqueur in show. Girolamo Luxardo Girolamo Luxardo S.p.A is an Italian liqueur factory. Founded in Zara, Dalmatia (now Zadar), it moved to Torreglia near Padua after 1945. The company's current products include a variety of liqueurs and similar products ("Maraschino", "Sangue Morlacco", "Sambuca", "Amaretto", "Grappa", "Passione Nera", "Slivovitz" etc.) as well as other baking related products, such as liqueur concentrates, fruit syrups, and jams. Luxardo products are sold