HOW TO MAKE LIMONCELLO
 
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I adapted this recipe from one written by Giada De Laurentiis and published by Food Network. This sweet, lemony liqueur is delicious served ice cold out of the freezer or poured over gelato or fresh fruit.
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Recipe type: Liquor
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 7 cups
Ingredients
  • 10 Organic Lemons
  • 1, 750 ml Bottle Vodka
  • 2-1/2 Cups Water
  • 2-1/2 Cups Granulated Sugar
Instructions
  1. Wash the lemons in warm water, then pat them dry.
  2. Using a sharp paring knife, peel the lemons into long, thin strips, avoiding as much as possible the white pith.
  3. Place the lemon peels in a large glass container that has a tight fitting lid.
  4. Pour the vodka over the lemon peels and cover the container.
  5. Set the jar aside at room temperature, allowing the liquid to steep for as little as 4 days or as much as 40 days.
  6. The longer the mixture steeps, the more lemon flavor it will achieve.
  7. Once the mixture has steeped for the desired length of time, strain the limoncello through a fine mesh strainer and discard the lemon peels.
  8. The next step is to prepare a simple syrup.
  9. Stir the water and sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
  10. Bring the liquid to a slow boil and boil for 10 minutes until it begins to thicken and reduces slightly.
  11. Remove from heat and cool completely.
  12. Pour the simple syrup into the limoncello and stir to combine.
  13. Transfer into bottles with tight fitting tops.
  14. Store in the freezer until ready to serve.
  15. Serve ice cold in liquor glasses or pour over gelato or fresh fruit.
Notes
Limoncello will keep in the freezer indefinitely.
Recipe by After Orange County at http://afterorangecounty.com/2014/12/26/how-to-make-limoncello/