Limoncello

4 INGREDIENTS • 6 STEPS • 3DAYS 20MINS

Limoncello

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2 ratings
It makes a great gift and thus far has been very well received. Super easy but be mindful that it takes 4 weeks to cure. Happy Holidays, everyone!
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It makes a great gift and thus far has been very well received. Super easy but be mindful that it takes 4 weeks to cure. Happy Holidays, everyone!
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Alexandra's Kitchen
Alexandra Stafford is the blogger behind Alexandra's Kitchen, a food blog featuring mostly simple, sometimes fussy but always seasonal recipes.

3DAYS 20MINS

Total Time

$5.53

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
4
us / metric
Lemon
905 g
Vodka
1 bottle
(750 mL)
Vodka
or Grain Alcohol
Water
1.4 L
Water

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
1009
Fat
--
Protein
--
Carbs
144.5 g
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Alexandra's Kitchen
Alexandra Stafford is the blogger behind Alexandra's Kitchen, a food blog featuring mostly simple, sometimes fussy but always seasonal recipes.

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Peel Lemons (905 g) with a peeler, trying to avoid the white pith if possible.
step 2
Place the zest in one or two large glass mason jars and pour Vodka (1 bottle) evenly over top.
step 2 Place the zest in one or two large glass mason jars and pour Vodka (1 bottle) evenly over top.
step 3
Let the zest sit in the vodka for three or four days, shaking every so often. Strain the vodka (which will feel petrified), into a large bowl and discard the zest.
step 3 Let the zest sit in the vodka for three or four days, shaking every so often. Strain the vodka (which will feel petrified), into a large bowl and discard the zest.
step 4
Next, heat the Water (1.4 L) and Granulated Sugar (500 g) until the sugar is completely dissolved. Let cool completely.
step 4 Next, heat the Water (1.4 L) and Granulated Sugar (500 g) until the sugar is completely dissolved. Let cool completely.
step 5
Add sugar-water mixture to strained vodka. Pour into bottles and store in the freezer.
step 5 Add sugar-water mixture to strained vodka. Pour into bottles and store in the freezer.
step 6
Let cure for four weeks. Serve as is or topped with heavy cream.
step 6 Let cure for four weeks. Serve as is or topped with heavy cream.
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