Limoncello di Limoni Amalfitani

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Limoncello di Limoni Amalfitani

Limoncello is a smooth, sweet Italian liquor that’s intensely infused with lemon and easy to make — and even easier to drink. Its subtle yellow glow and bright perfume instantly transport you to the South of Italy. Serve chilled on repeat all summer.✌️

Course Drinks

Cuisine Italian

Keyword grain alcohol, lemon

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Resting Time 37

Total Time 15

Servings people

Calories 315kcal

Author Evan Kalman

Ingredients

10 organic, untreated lemons washed and dried
1 liter grain alcohol 190 proof
3 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 liter filtered water

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Instructions

Using a vegetable peeler, remove the yellow peel from the lemons in long strips. Scrape away the bitter white pith from the lemon peel with a paring knife.
Combine the lemon peels and grain alcohol in a large, sealable glass jar (at least 3 liters). Cover the jar and let it sit at room temperature in a dark place for 30 days.
One day 30, make the simple syrup by bringing the sugar and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Let the syrup fully cool, then add it to the limoncello. Reseal the jar and let sit in a dark place at room temperature for an additional week. Strain the mixture into smaller bottles and store in the freezer.

Notes

Use only organic, untreated lemons since the alcohol extracts everything from the citrus.
Due to the high alcohol content, limoncello will keep sealed in the refrigerator for about six months and over a year in the freezer.
Try different combinations of organic citrus zest like lemons, Meyer, mandarins, Buddha’s hand, or bitter oranges.

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