ARANCELLO

In Italy, it is traditional to sip a sweet liqueur (often limoncello) after meals as an aid to digestion. Arancello is the Italian name for a limoncello made with oranges instead of lemons.

Here at Matahui Distillery we hand craft our “cellos” meticulously in small batches using traditional methods. In this way we bring out the intense, delicious flavours of New Zealand’s finest fruit.

For our Arancello we zest freshly picked fruit by hand before macerating in neutral spirit, which draws out the aromatic oils from the skins and concentrates the flavour. We use a mixture of sweet and bitter oranges to achieve the depth of flavour we desire. This results in a beautifully textured orange liqueur with a flavour that lingers on the tongue.

How to serve:
Serve chilled neat or over ice, or add to cocktails for a burst of citrus flavour. There is no need to serve from the freezer; refrigerator temperature is ideal.

All our liqueurs are completely natural, with no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. Much like a wine, this means flavours may alter with age. For this reason it is best to store our Arancello in a dark cupboard or the refrigerator to minimise flavour alteration over time.