South Australian spirits producer 23rd Street Distillery has expanded into Australia’s growing limoncello category with the launch of two new products: 23rd Street Limoncello and Limoncello Fizz RTDs.

Available in independent bottle shops nationally, the releases tap into growing demand for citrus-forward serves, spritz-style drinking occasions and aperitivo culture.

23rd Street Distillery Brand Manager Julia Foley said: “Limoncello is one of those categories that combines heritage, flavour and occasion in a really compelling way.

“We’re seeing Australians embrace spritz culture more than ever, but there is still significant room for growth in the local limoncello category. We wanted to create a range that feels authentic while showcasing the incredible citrus coming out of South Australia’s Riverland.”

Crafted using Eureka lemons sourced from a third-generation citrus grower in South Australia’s Riverland region, the Australian-owned and Australian-made range combines traditional limoncello-making techniques with local provenance.

The lemons are hand-selected at peak ripeness before their zest is carefully macerated in fine grape spirit, creating a bright, zesty flavour profile.

23rd Street Distillery Head Distiller Paul Burnett said: “For us, it started with the lemons. We’re working with exceptional Riverland fruit, so the goal was to capture that vibrancy and freshness as purely as possible.

“We’ve taken a traditional approach to extraction, carefully macerating the zest to build depth of flavour, while ensuring the final spirit remains bright, balanced and approachable. It’s a style that works beautifully on its own, but also lends itself naturally to spritz serves, which we know is how more Australians are enjoying limoncello today.”

The 23rd Street Limoncello (700mL, 23% ABV, RRP $50) offers a modern Australian interpretation of the classic Italian staple, with notes of candied lemon, fresh citrus zest and lemon tart balanced by a smooth finish.

Limoncello Fizz (300mL, 5% ABV, RRP $20 per four-pack) translates the same citrus profile into a sparkling ready-to-drink format, combining vibrant lemon with crisp soda and subtle sweetness.