Limoncello is not just a liqueur, but a recipe that speaks of tradition, family, and hospitality. A very simple preparation with just one quality ingredient: lemons that must be garden-grown, peel them without the white part, add the alcohol, and let it rest for 30 days, yes! you need a bit of patience, then let it rest again with the syrup made with water and sugar, finally it will be ready to be enjoyed. It will be a pleasant after-meal treat to savor alone or with company, the recipe can change according to personal taste; I prefer it not very alcoholic to enjoy the sweet and intense aroma of the lemon. So, just try and taste it.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Rest time: 45 Days
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 1.8 L
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 2 cups cups pure alcohol
- 6 lemons
- 2.5 cups cups sugar
- 3.4 cups cups water
Tools
- 1 Jar glass
- 2 Glass bottles
Steps
Take untreated lemons and wash them well, using a brush if necessary. Then dry them.
Use a potato peeler to remove the lemon peel, avoiding the white part.
Proceed until all lemons are peeled.
Wash and dry the glass jar, place all the lemon peels inside, and pour in the alcohol. Close the jar and let it rest for 30 days in a place away from light to prevent the substances extracted from the lemon peels from deteriorating, which would alter the taste of the limoncello.
After the resting period, you will notice that the peels have become lighter in color, giving color to the alcohol.
Now prepare the glucose. In a saucepan, add the sugar first, then the water, turn on moderate heat and when bubbles start forming on the surface turn off the heat (about 212°F). Let it cool well.
Once the glucose has cooled, pour it into the jar with the alcohol and lemon peels.
Leave a few inches from the rim.
Close with the lid and let it rest for another 15 days.
After the second resting period, strain the limoncello.
Now you can fill classic bottles or, as I did, gift bottles. Your limoncello is ready to be enjoyed!!
Storage
You can store the limoncello in a cool place away from light like in the pantry, or if you prefer, you can store it in the refrigerator or freezer; the sugar and alcohol prevent it from freezing.
