got a favorite limoncello recipe?
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whoaru99
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No acid or bitter here either. Just lemony sweetness with a bit of alcohol backbone.
whoaru99
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Usually as a shot or small sipper, as a Digestif.
IPADave
Turning a whiter shade of pale.
valvenator
curious bystander, serious procrastinator
I made a small batch for the holidays. Wasn't too excited about it though.
Today I felt like a Vodka and Tonic. Since I like a twist of lemon in mine I decided to try one with the leftover limoncello instead.
Wow, I think I just found a new favorite! Very refreshing, though a bit on the sweet side.
Next time I'll make a batch with less or maybe no sugar, just to use with the tonic.
I did like the glow in the dark yellow of the mix before I added the simple syrup, which made it a slightly milky yellow.
Today I felt like a Vodka and Tonic. Since I like a twist of lemon in mine I decided to try one with the leftover limoncello instead.
Wow, I think I just found a new favorite! Very refreshing, though a bit on the sweet side.
Next time I'll make a batch with less or maybe no sugar, just to use with the tonic.
I did like the glow in the dark yellow of the mix before I added the simple syrup, which made it a slightly milky yellow.
I use this recipe from Alton Brown. It turns out excellent.
Ingredients
Directions
Carefully remove the zest from the lemons using a microplane or rasp grater, being careful not to remove any of the white pith. Reserve the lemons to make lemonade or squeeze and freeze the juice for later use.
Put the lemon zest into a lidded glass container that is at least 2-quarts in size. Pour the vodka over the zest, and let sit in a cool dark place for 7 days.
After 7 days, strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer lined with muslin or several layers of cheesecloth and return the vodka to the container.
Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan set over high heat and cook, stirring continually, until the sugar is completely dissolved, approximately 3 minutes. Once completely cool, add the sugar syrup to the vodka, and stir to combine.
Cover and put the container in the freezer for at least 4 hours. Limoncello can be stored in the freezer for up to a year.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lemons, about 8 to 10
- 750 ml vodka, 100 proof
- 2/3 cup water
- 2/3 cup sugar
Directions
Carefully remove the zest from the lemons using a microplane or rasp grater, being careful not to remove any of the white pith. Reserve the lemons to make lemonade or squeeze and freeze the juice for later use.
Put the lemon zest into a lidded glass container that is at least 2-quarts in size. Pour the vodka over the zest, and let sit in a cool dark place for 7 days.
After 7 days, strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer lined with muslin or several layers of cheesecloth and return the vodka to the container.
Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan set over high heat and cook, stirring continually, until the sugar is completely dissolved, approximately 3 minutes. Once completely cool, add the sugar syrup to the vodka, and stir to combine.
Cover and put the container in the freezer for at least 4 hours. Limoncello can be stored in the freezer for up to a year.
