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Another Limoncello Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Juliecake / All my dishes 1 year, 7 months ago A delightful recipe that's fun and easy to make. Wonderful for gift giving and is a lovely summer drink! Prep:1000m Cook:10m Servings:0	Juliecake
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Ingredients

12 lemons, be sure they're throughly washed, try to use organic if possible.

1 qt 190 proof or better alcohol, I use vodka and grain alcohol

1 1/2 qts mineral water

1 1/2 lbs sugar

decorative bottles, corks

large covered container

Directions

Zest the lemons making sure not to include any pith. Add zest to alcohol, stir and place in covered container. Store in cool, darkened area for 2 to 3 weeks.

After sitting for 2 or 3 weeks; combine sugar and mineral water and gently heat just until sugar is completely dissolved. Strain alcohol through cheesecloth and stir in sugar water. Again, place in cool, darkened area for an additional 2 or 3 weeks.

Pour into bottles, cork and store in freezer.

Try adding limoncello to lemonade, pouring over ice cream or drizzling over fruits.

I used limoncello in place of sherry in my Christmas tifle...marvelous!

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Comments

jovi_nutt 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Yummm! I have the original in my fridge as we speak!!! I love it, now I will make it myself!

virtualsteve 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Yay! My lemon tree is full of 100's of nearly ripened lemons so just guess what I will be using some of them for. :)

thepiggs 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Julie,
Thanks for posting your recipe. It's different from what I've already found. I will use yours when we try this.

juliecake 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Thanks to all for your kind comments! Lucky you Steve, it's best to use slightly greenish lemons, at least that's what I'm told, supposed to have a more intense lemon flavor. Do they?

crabhappychick 1 year, 7 months ago said:
I have always wanted to try making limoncello...never did so I finally gave up and bought some. Your recipe sounds really wonderful....and in the trifle, well, YUM! As soon as I finish off the bottle that I have....well, not single-handedly...I will make a batch!

noseythefox 1 year, 7 months ago said:
WOW. I like the sound of this. What vodka do you use that is 190 proof (maybe everclear)? Steve

shirleyoma 1 year, 7 months ago said:
WOW! Sounds good to me! got my 5

deliathecrone 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Thanks, Julie! Gave it 5. Different from the others on here, and I like the sound of yours. Guess what I'm making for Yule?

limoncello 1 year, 7 months ago said:
I'm attempting to make this into a science. I'm trying a number of recipes and recording the results on my blog. Check it out if you're interested at www.limoncelloquest.com.

I think Everclear is the only liquor you can get at 190 proof. Mixing it with vodka is a good idea because it's SOOO strong with just 190. They also make a 151 proof Everclear, which is my favorite kind for limoncello making.

rdh14 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Been looking for this!Has anyone ever seen the cream version of limoncello? I've purchased it before, but would love to make it.

jimrug1 1 year, 7 months ago said:
This is a winner. I think you just made gift giving next xmas a lot easier for me... Jim

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