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Sorbetto al Limone

Lemon Sorbet

Italian lemon sorbet, the base of the Sgroppino.

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The story

What you're tasting

Frozen dessert made from lemon juice, sugar, and water.

Lemon sorbet (sorbetto al limone) is the traditional palate cleanser of the Italian feast. In Venice, it is whisked with Prosecco and Vodka to create the Sgroppino, a drinkable dessert.

Lemons ripening on the branch

The making

How it's made

The base of the Sgroppino, served between courses or as a digestivo.