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Limoncello

Limoncello

Prep Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 20 lemons large (Costco or Farmboy are best bets)
  • 750 milliliter Vodka (No need for good stuff)
  • 750 milliliter 180 proof alcohol (95%)
  • 750 milliliter Distilled water (do not use tap water)
  • 4 cup white sugar

Instructions
 

  • Wash lemons well and dry them, then completely zest them (avoid the white peel, this will make the drink bitter).
  • Add lemon zest to a one gallon jar (with tight fitting cover).
  • Add vodka and alcohol, cover tightly and store in a cool, dark place.
  • Gently shake every other day – continue process for 40 days.
  • Boil distilled water and add sugar to dissolve then let cool completely
  • Once cool add to lemon zest/alcohol mixture.
  • Return jar to cool dark place and gently shake up the jar every couple of days for another 40 days.
  • Have smaller bottles cleaned and dried, strain mixture to remove zest and bottle the product.
  • Keep in freezer so its cold and thick when you want to serve it.

Notes

  • Old lemon zest can be re-used in cakes, muffins, lemon bread, etc.
  • Val obtained this recipe from a tour bus driver in Italy who had his own lemon orchard in his back yard, he had some with him on the bus. Go figure.
  • Nutrition

    Calories: 300kcal
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