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Be sure you’re using grain alcohol or 100 proof vodka – vodka does have a flavor which alters your limoncello, and also keeps this from completing freezing when stored.
Ingredients:
15 lemons (organic if possible)
2 (750 ml) bottles 100 proof vodka
Simple syrup:
4 cups sugar
5 cups water
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Method:
1. Wash the lemons with a vegetable brush and hot water to remove any reside of pesticides or wax; pat the lemons dry. Carefully zest the lemons with a zester or vegetable peeler so there is no white pith on the peel. Use only the outer part of the rind. The pith, the white part underneath the rind, is too bitter and would spoil your limoncello.
2. In a large glass jar (1 gallon jar with lid), add vodka. Add the lemon zest as it is zested. Cover the jar and let sit at room temperature for at least 10 days and up to 40 days in a cool, dark place. The longer the mixture rests, the better the end taste will be. There is no need to stir, only wait. As the limoncello sits, the vodka slowly take on the flavor and rich yellow color of the lemon zest.
3. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar and water; bring to a gentle boil and let boil, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool before adding it to the limoncello mixture. Add cooled sugar mixture to the limoncello mixture. Cover jar and allow to rest for another 10 to 40 days.
4. After the rest period, strain the limoncello, discarding the lemon zest. Pour strained limoncello in bottle(s) and seal tightly. Keep your bottle(s) in the freezer until ready to serve. Serve ice cold from the freezer.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
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