Wednesday, December 31, 2014

How to make Limoncello

How to make Limoncello!
It's all in the zest of the lemon.

750 ml of liquor   151 proof grain alcohol filtered
                                  (use filter for water if you don't have filter. Filter up to 4 times.)
1 gallon glass jar with lid to close tight
2-3 lemons and Zest the skin off. Do not use the white part. Make sure it is only yellow.
45 days or longer
Label Limoncello made on date

Combine lemon zest from 3 whole lemons and alcohol and pour into jar. Seal. Leave in cool dark place for about 2 weeks.

Add lemon cello to sauce pan and pour in 5 cups of sugar and bring to boil.  Let cool. Filter out lemon zest. Pour and store the liquid  in your favorite wine bottle. The longer it sits the better it tastes. You'll be transported to a vacation memories of Italy. Time to invite friends over to taste your Limoncello.



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