Limoncello Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
Prepare the Lemons
Wash the lemons thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or wax. Pat them dry with a clean towel.
Zest the Lemons
Using a vegetable peeler or a zester, carefully remove the zest from the lemons, avoiding the white pith as it is bitter. Place the lemon zest in a large glass jar.
Add Alcohol
Pour the high-proof alcohol over the lemon zest in the jar. Seal the jar tightly and shake gently. Let it steep in a cool, dark place for about 7 to 10 days.
Combine Mixtures
After the steeping period, strain the lemon zest from the alcohol using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth. Combine the alcohol mixture with the cooled simple syrup in a clean glass jar.
Final Steeping
Seal the jar again and let the limoncello steep for an additional 2 to 4 weeks in a cool, dark place. The longer it sits, the better the flavor.
Bottle the Limoncello
After the final steeping period, strain the limoncello again to remove any sediment. Pour the limoncello into clean, sterilized bottles and seal them tightly.