Traditional Italian limoncello is typical of the Amalfi coast, a beautiful area around Naples. It's traditionally made with Sorrento lemons, which are large and flavorful and a really unique Italian product.
Ingredients
- 10 lemons
- 1 quart 95% alcohol , 190 proof
- 6 cups water
- 4 cups white sugar
Instructions
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1
Zest lemons, making sure to get the outermost part of the skin and avoid the white pith.
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2
Place lemon zest in a glass bowl and cover with alcohol. Cover and let infuse at room temperature until yellowish in color, about 7 days.
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3
Bring water and sugar to the boil in a saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove syrup from heat and let cool, about 10 minutes.
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4
Pour alcohol into the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer; discard lemon zest. Stir well.
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5
Pour limoncello into thick, freezer-safe glass bottles. Store in the freezer for at least 2 weeks before serving.
Nutrition Facts
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