Limoncello

Recipe courtesy Rocco DiSpirito

Show: Melting PotEpisode: Mediterranean - Citrus Show

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (7)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(7)

Cook Time:
5 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
2 quarts

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 3 min
Cook: 5 min
Total:: 18 min

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Ingredients

2 pounds very fresh lemons
1 quart grain alcohol
6 cups water
2 1/2 cups sugar

Directions

Zest lemons, making sure not to include any pith. Put zest in a jar with alcohol and let stand in the dark for 3 days, making sure to shake the jar at least twice a day.

When the lemons are pale, all the oil has been extracted. Strain the liquid and discard the zest. In a saucepan over low heat, heat water and sugar until sugar dissolves and syrup is clear. Let cool to room temperature and mix with infused alcohol. Strain liquid through a coffee filter.

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Comments & Reviews

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Gary Lynden, WA 10-27-2009
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Bright lemon flavor
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We will make this every year for the holidays. Great for shots on a cold evening,
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Jennifer East Meadow, NY 01-03-2009
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Easy and delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We made this as Christmas gifts. Our friends have had Limoncello in Italy before and they said it was right up there. This is... delicious and pretty easy to do. The amount of sugar was just right- some other recipes we tried were too sweet. Read more
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scott pasadena, TX 10-19-2006
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great after dinner drink!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

i recently followed a food network recipethat called for limoncello in champagne(great idea for an inexpensive champagne!)... butthe limoncello at the liquor store was about $30! this is JUST AS GOOD but your out the costof a fifth of vodka and 2 lbs of lemons. great recipe!!!Read more
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Kay Sun City West, AZ 02-02-2006
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Wonderful!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Easy, refreshing, fabulous! You can use lemons or limes.
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Anonymous 05-12-2005
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limoncello
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Tastes just like the limoncello we had in Amalfi.
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DEBBIE Voorhees, NJ 12-12-2004
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SOOOOOO GOOD!!!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe can be done with lemons, limes, oranges, grapefruits, strawberries - it works with everything... It is super easy... to do, looks beautiful, and is a great after dinner cordial - PERFECT FOR THE HOLIDAYS!!! Makes great gifts too! I made this for the first time last year for Christmas/New Year's and even the non drinkers were getting 3rds! ENJOY!!!!!Read more