Why Limoncello Gives You Horrible Hangovers

Hangovers come in different degrees, too. Because yes, not all drinks are created equal. One drink simply gives you a much worse headache than another. But how can it be that after drinking limoncello, we feel more sluggish and unstable than after a few glasses of wine? Our colleagues at Amayzine investigated.

The Rolls-Royce of Digestifs

Limoncello is more or less the Rolls-Royce of digestifs: an absolute boss. Unfortunately, that also applies to the hangover the day after. Because danger lurks in that small, sweet-looking glass of canary-yellow pleasure. It smells fresh, a little like lemonade with lemon. It tastes that way too. Especially when it’s ice-cold. But don’t celebrate too soon after those refreshing sips. Two little glasses and a half-slurred sentence later, and the next day you can barely crawl to the shower.

Limoncello: Small Glass, Big Consequences

How does that work? Limoncello often contains as much as 30 percent alcohol, but you don’t notice because of its sweet-and-sour flavor. And that small glass, you know—you think it can’t be that bad. Think again. On top of that, you finish such a glass in no time, and the server at that cozy little Italian restaurant around the corner will often bring you another one. The next day, when all you crave is cola and a croquette sandwich, you realize it might be wiser to stick to a little less limoncello next time (or just stick to sgroppino…)

According to experts, limoncello’s Mexican BFF, tequila, causes the worst hangovers worldwide. At least 22 percent of people have a very bad memory of tequila combined with a truly awful hangover. In that case, perhaps go for limoncello; here’s how to make the Italian drink yourself. Because when life gives you lemons… Exactly.

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