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Italian Limoncello


How To Make Italian Limoncello


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Italian Limoncello Recipe

Italian Limoncello Ingredients


2/5 part100 proof vodka
4 cups sugar
5 cups water
zest of 15 fresh lemons
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Serves / Yield: 1 serving
Ready in: 4 min
Nutrition: approximately 118 Calories
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Italian Limoncello Drink Recipe Instructions


Italian Limoncello Recipe Preparation & Instructions:

1. Wash the lemons with a vegetable brush and hot water to remove any reside of pesticides or wax. Carefully zest the lemons with a zester or vegetable peeler so there is no white pith on the peel.

In a 1-gallon glass jar, add one fifth vodka and the lemon zest. Cover the jar and let sit at room temperature for at least 10 days, and up to 40 days in a cool dark place.

3. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar and water and cook until thickened, appx. 5 to 7 minutes. Let the syrup cool before adding it to the limoncello mixture. Add the additional fifth of vodka. Allow to rest for another 10 to 40 days.

4. After the rest period, strain and bottle, discarding the lemon zest. Keep in the freezer until ready to serve.

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Italian Limoncello Recipe Variations


Please note that there are many ways and variations to make Italian Limoncello. The Italian Limoncello recipe above is the most common way to make this drink, you can always improvise with your own twist and enjoy. You can even substitute the Vodka with different brands such as Grey Goose, Belvedere, Ciroc, Titos, Absolut, Ketel One, Smirnoff, Stolichnaya (Stoli), Skyy etc. You can also find many other variations of this drink on our website, just use our search to see more.

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