Homemade Limoncello
Description
This image showcases freshly made, vibrant yellow Limoncello—a traditional Italian lemon liqueur. It is served chilled in small glasses alongside the bottled batches, complete with whole fresh lemons and a plate of peeled lemon zests used to infuse the spirit.
Ingredients
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10 to 12 organic lemons (thick-skinned, washed and dried)
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750 ml high-proof neutral spirit (such as Everclear, vodka, or grain alcohol)
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3 cups granulated sugar
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3 cups water
Instructions
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Zest the Lemons: Using a vegetable peeler, carefully remove the yellow zest from the lemons, avoiding the bitter white pith underneath.
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Infuse the Alcohol: Place the lemon peels in a large glass jar and pour the neutral spirit or vodka over them. Seal tightly and let steep in a cool, dark place for 1 to 4 weeks to extract the essential oils.
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Make the Simple Syrup: In a saucepan, combine the water and sugar. Heat gently until the sugar is completely dissolved, then let it cool to room temperature.
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Combine and Strain: Strain the lemon peels out of the infused alcohol. Mix the infused alcohol with the cooled simple syrup.
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Bottle and Chill: Pour the limoncello into clean glass bottles and store them in the freezer. Serve ice-cold as a refreshing after-dinner digestif.
