How to Make Limoncello
Limoncello is a beloved Italian liqueur that has gained worldwide fame for its tangy, refreshing taste. Made using just three simple ingredients. My Nonna’s family recipe will transport you to the sunny Mediterranean coast with just one sip.
Moreover, the intense citrus flavor of fresh lemons blends perfectly with the sweetness of sugar and the kick of alcohol. Additionally, resulting in a delightful explosion of taste in your mouth.
Whether you enjoy it on its own, as an after-dinner digestif, or mixed into a refreshing cocktail. Lastly, limoncello is a must-try for anyone who appreciates the finer things in life.
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Limoncello | Nonna making the best limoncello in the world Italian Homemade Recipe
Nonna’s Top Tips To Make Limoncello
NOT the white part
Firstly, make sure you only peel the skin without getting the white part of the lemon.
20 days
Soak your lemons for 20 days in order for the Limoncello to be bold yellow in colour and full of flavour.
Store your Limoncello
You can either put one bottle of limoncello in the fridge and store the other ones in a dry cool place. It depends on you!
Limoncello
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Equipment
- Strainer
- pot
- Big Jar with sealed tap
Ingredients
- 9 Organic Lemon, This is a must
- 1 Grain alcohol (95% ABV / 190 proof), You can use 100% pure vodka but it won’t taste the same
- 1.5 L Water
- 700 grams White sugar
Instructions
- Peel 9 organic lemons. Make sure you only peel the skin without getting the white part of the lemon.
- Place the lemon skins in a big jar and add grain (pure) alcohol. Seal the jar and let it infuse for approx 20 days.
- The lemons need to soak in this liquid for 20 days in order for the Limoncello to be bold yellow in colour and full of flavour.
- Bring 1.5 litres of water to a boil and add 700 grams of white sugar.
- When the water cools add the marinated yellow alcohol to the water using a strainer so the lemon skins don’t go into the limoncello.
- Put a glass of water into the jar, mix it around and add it to the mix. This will get the most flavour out of the lemon mix for the limoncello to be full of bold flavour.
- Now mix the limoncello really well for a couple of minutes.
- With 1.5lt of water and 1lt of grain alcohol you should be able to get almost 3lt of limoncello.
- Fill up empty glass bottles with the limoncello.
- Put one bottle of limoncello in the fridge and store the other ones in a dry cool place.
- E ora si mangia, Vincenzo’sPlate….Enjoy!
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How to serve Limoncello
- Serve the Limoncello in small glasses. Some Italians enjoy to drink it in a cold glass. To do this, place the glass in the freezer for about 20minutes before you drink the limoncello.
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