Comments on: Limoncello Recipe

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 26 May 2011 02:59:36 +0000

I’m a slow food guy and not in a rush……I looked at a bazillion recipes on the web and selected a hybrid of many. Here’s my take after making two batches that are sweet and smooth: Use a gallon glass jar with a tight top, start with 16-20 scrubbed lemons you peel (no pith), add 2 bottles of Ever Clear, let the mix sit in a cool dark place for 40 days (hint: the peels should be almost white by then). On day 41 add sugar water (boil 5 cups of water and add 4 1/2 cups of sugar) let cool, then add to the glass jar mix and let the recipe sit another 40 days. Then, filter (using a coffee filter) and pour into smaller bottles before putting in the freezer. This liqueur will NOT freeze but will be ready to drink or give to friends for special occasions. The longer you wait the smooooother the Limoncello! SALUTE! Marco

By: steve salvador

steve salvador — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 04:08:51 +0000

Try 10 lemons 1 lime 1 orange 4 cups sugar 5 cups water 1 bottel 190 grain alcohol

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:40:44 +0000

Nope, it doesn’t freeze at all. It just gets to a beautiful, syrupy consistency when kept in the freezer. I don’t know what proof the alcohol is, it’s the only thing behind the counter when you ask for “grain alcohol” at the liquor store.

By: Ben, LimoncelloQuest

Ben, LimoncelloQuest — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 22:18:43 +0000

This is very interesting, does your Limoncello freeze solid in the freezer? My own standard recipe calls for twice the lemons and alcohol with roughly the same sugar and water. Seems like half the alcohol would cause it to freeze. I’ve used 100 proof vodka in the past and it barely stays liquid in the freezer. What proof is your grain alcohol?

By: Mike H

Mike H — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 17:09:25 +0000

I’ve been to Italy and brought back limoncello, loved it so much I make my own now…I’m on my third batch. Did Lemons first….BIG HIT…the second with Oranges, turned out like Grand Marnier…now the third is with lemons and limes together…but my recipe is a little longer…it’s 40 days with the peels, then another 40 with the sugar and water…to find the recipe, type Slow Italyand you’ll find it…excellent drink…

By: Hope

Hope — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:35:26 +0000

After watching the movie “Under the Tuscan sun” last night, i suddenly had an urge to try this limoncello drink,lol. Thanks for the recipe, i cant wait to try it out!

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