How Do You Make Limoncello?
Limoncello is the name for an Italian citrus-based lemon liqueur that is served well chilled in the summer months. Limoncello is now considered a national drink of Italy and can be found in stores and restaurants all over Italy. • Clean the lemons very well using a vegetable brush. • Dry the lemons and, using a vegetable peeler, carefully peel all of the lemon zest off of the lemons making sure not to leave any white pith (the pith causes the final product to be bitter). • Pour a bottle of your favorite, tasteless grain alcohol (Everclear, Sunset, etc.) into a mason jar and add your lemon zest. Close the lid tightly and allow the alcohol/lemon combo to steep in a dark, cool place for at least two weeks and up to 40 days. The longer you allow it to steep, the better it will taste. Don’t worry about stirring it; slowly but surely, the grain alcohol will take on the flavor and color of the lemons. **Make sure the lid is tightly sealed** • Fill the empty bottle (from step 3) with water and
Limoncello is an Italian liquor that is easy to make at home. This liquor can be used to drizzle on ice cream or fruit salad as well as consuming it as a cocktail. The following steps will help you make your own Limoncello. Step 1 Wash lemons thoroughly in hot water. Use paper towels to dry lemons. Zest them, making sure no white part of rind is attached to the peel. Step 2 Pour vodka into a gallon jar. Add lemon zest, cover the jar and store in a cool place for at least 10 days. The longer you let it sit, the more flavorful the Limoncello will be. You can leave it for up to 40 days. Step 3 Combine water and sugar in a pan and cook it for five to seven minutes. It will thicken slightly. Let the mixture cool and then add to the lemon and vodka mixture in the gallon jar. Keep in the same cool, dry place for another 40 days. Step 4 Strain mixture and discard lemon zest. Pour it into bottles and place it in the freezer until you want to serve the limoncello. Step 5 Pour over ice for a stra
