limoncello
Limoncello (Lemon Liqueur Source: Rosamaria Restiani - The Arizona Republic, February 12, 2003 Keep a bottle in the freezer for friends and dinner guests. Limoncello in small bottl...
Ingredients
- 15fresh, thick-skinned lemons (large are preferred)
- 1(4-quart) mason jar or similar size jug
- 1/2gallon 100-proof vodka
- 5cupbottled spring water
- 3to 5 cups granulated sugar
Directions
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Limoncello (Lemon Liqueur Source: Rosamaria Restiani - The Arizona Republic, February 12, 2003 Keep a bottle in the freezer for friends and
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Limoncello in small bottles or Mason jars also makes a good Easter or Passover gift
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15 fresh, thick-skinned lemons (large are preferred) plus a few lemon leaves 1 (4-quart) Mason jar or similar size jug 1/2 gallon 100-proof
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Pat them dry and use a vegetable peeler or zesting tool to remove the yellow zest from each lemon, being careful to separate the white pith
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Pith will make the limoncello taste bitter.) Place all the zest in the Mason jar, along with a few lemon leaves
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Add the vodka and seal the jar
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Allow the jar to rest for 20 days in a cool, dark place, shaking it every 2 days to move the ingredients
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After 20 days, open the jar