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.

Macerated Peaches & Cream Flutes

Macerated Peaches & Cream Flutes

2 tbsp sugar or agave (cane and brown sugar can be substituted)
2 tbsp Limoncello (non alcoholic use 1 tbsp olive oil)
1 sprig of mint to garnish on top of flute or on side serving dish
2 tsp cinnamon (nutmeg can be added just a dash)
1 tsp honey
pinch of sea salt
2 tsp lime zest
2 tsp fresh lime juice
Option: 1 1/2 tsp ancho chile powder for spicy kick
5-6 peaches unpeeled and quartered

Base: Be creative and explore different fruits to layer with.
Cool whip
Vanilla Ice Cream
Frozen Vanilla Yogurt or Coconut Ice Cream
Oatmeal/brown sugar
Graham cracker crust finely mashed
Chocolate sauce to drizzle over top. Write name for guests to personalize or even say "Happy Birthday." Fun quotes or saying: "Welcome"  "Happy"  "Friend"  "BFF" "Love" ":)"

Stir all ingredients except peaches in a bowl. Mix well. Add peaches and toss gently.
Cover and Chill 1 hour.

Spoon peach mix into glass flute and layer alternatively with frozen vanilla coconut. A alternative healthy ice cream choice.  Serve. This adds a pop of color to the perfect ending of a meal to make it festive. Make memories of your dinner party with the show stopper desert ending.

Server and enjoy the refreshing cool fruity treat.