Homemade Limoncino (Limoncello)
Author: Anne Papina
Recipe type: Beverage
Cuisine: Italian
- 10-12 organic lemons
- 1 (750-ml) bottle grain alcohol (such as Everclear)
- 3½ cups water
- 2½ cups sugar
- Wash lemons, and carefully peel in long strips. Scrape away any pith on the peels.
- Place the peels in a glass jar or pitcher, cover with the alcohol and seal closed. (I used plastic wrap since no lid was available.)
- Let this steep for 45-50 days.
- To make the simple syrup, bring the water to a boil in a large pan.
- Add the sugar, stirring until completely dissolved. This should take about 10 minutes. Cool completely.
- Strain the alcohol mixture into a clean bowl or pitcher. A mesh strainer lined with a coffee filter will suffice.
- Stir in simple syrup, and bottle for storage.
For optimal enjoyment, store limoncello in the freezer.
Recipe by Webicurean at http://blog.webicurean.com/2012/08/19/homemade-limoncino-limoncello/
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