Loquat Liqueur
Loquat Liqueur, known in Italy as 'Nespolino', is a sweet, amber-colored digestif made by infusing ripe loquat fruit, its pits, and sometimes citrus peel in a neutral spirit like vodka or grappa. Originating from the Mediterranean, particularly Italy, it's a homemade specialty that captures the fruit's unique, tangy-sweet flavor. The liqueur is typically enjoyed chilled or over ice after a meal.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a liqueur, Nespolino is primarily a source of simple carbohydrates from sugar and alcohol, with negligible fat or protein. A standard serving provides a quick energy boost from calories, mainly from its alcohol and sugar content, and offers small amounts of minerals like potassium from the fruit infusion.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 11 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 45 mg |
| Vitamin A | 15 µg RAE |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg |
| Copper | 0.02 mg |
Per 1 shot (45 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
What makes Nespolino culturally unique is its status as a cherished 'cucina povera' (peasant kitchen) recipe, transforming a common, often overlooked garden fruit into a sophisticated, giftable liqueur. Nutritionally, the infusion process can extract some of the loquat's antioxidant compounds, like carotenoids, into the alcohol base.
