Limoncello

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I first tried this with cheap vodka; I didn't want to waste my money if the results weren't good. However, it was fantastic. Even with the crappy vodka. The next time I used Smirnoff, and it was fabulous. I read one review where Grey Goose wasn't too good. I would advoid imported vodka. By law, any vodka produced in the U.S. must be tasteless (harsh alchohol taste of cheap vodkas doesn't count. However, many European distillers subtly flavor their premium vodkas. I would use Everclear, but it's illegal in my state, so I cannot procure any without a long car drive, and at $3.86 per gallon for gasoline, that would make this recipe not very cost-effective.

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Nice but I make mine with 1.5L generic 100 proof vodka with the zest of 6 lemons and 6 limes plus the juice of 1 lemon for 6 weeks in a cool dark room. The syrup is 6 cups sugar with 3 cups water. Unbelievable! Have also made this with fresh raspberries but would suggest to cut the sugar down as it can be too sweet.

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I make mine with Absolute vodka it works well too. I tried using Grey goose and it didn't come out good. I also steep mine for 2 weeks instead of 7 days...it makes it taste like lemon drops.

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True limoncello NEEDS to be made from Ever Clear alcohol. To be authentic, you need it. Vodkas such as Grey Goose, Belvedere, Skyy or even Smirnoff will leave you with a limoncello with an undesirable "bite" because of the taste of the vodka. I made mine with several pounds of Meyer lemons for something special steeped for 45 days. The result was fantastic!
And for the record myra from San Jose....Pallini makes a FINE limoncello. I don't know what cheapo brand you've been buying. But homemade, from Ever Clear, is the best!

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This is awesome and i have used it so many times i decided to add a few twists to it. The twists are simple all you do is add the ingredients with the lemon zest. Are they traditional? My guess is no. Nice ones?

Mint 3-5 sprigs
Orange zest .5 - 1 of one fruit
Chamomile tea 1-2 T teaspoons
Lavender 1-2 whatever you call the bundles of flowers
Rose's 5-10 flowers

Highly recommend with fish and lightly dressed pasta.

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I have made this twice now and I have to say that 100 Proof is way to strong. Both times I have had great taste after waiting 7 days. It does smell a little bit pine sol like right out of the jar, but it taste like lemon sherbet.

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I usually follow Alton Brown's instructions on all things food, but not in this case. If you let it steep for a full month (which is what most recipes give as the minimum, the flavor is much better. I tasted after a week and it still just tasted like lemony vodka. After a month, it was much more lemony, but it had also mellowed nicely. My boyfriend, who has had actual limonchello in Italy (not that floor-cleaner stuff they sell in the stores and he said it was excellent. Believe me, "your patience will be rewarded."

I've used both Kettle One and Absolute and both worked very well. I also used less of the simple syrup because I found it to be too sweet with all of it.

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I was really excited to finally get the recipe to make Limoncello, however, besides making a wonderful, refreashing drink, how else can I use it? Ideas are welcome!

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I've followed this recipe exactly several times - always with great results.
I use the Black Label 100 proof Smirnoff. I do think this next time I'm going to use a little more simple syrup than called for - to ease the Bite a little! LOL! But still a simple delicious recipe!

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I just completed my second batch using this recipe and I think it has turned out well both times. I only found two 100-proof vodkas to choose from so I went with 100-proof Smirnoff.

The only change from the recipe is that I let the mixture steep for 8 days. After straining out the zest, I then ran the alcohol through a paper coffee filter that I placed in a small sieve. The difference in clarity is amazing - it really helps to remove all the small particles from the alcohol. The coffee filter gets clogged up, though, so you need to rinse it with water once in a while.

After adding in the simple syrup, the total volume is increased by about 10 oz. (295 mL. This results in a final alcohol content of about 36% (72 proof.

Though I really like it as is, I'm curious to try it with a better quality 80-proof vodka. Probably will result in a little less bite and an easier morning.