We’re in the land of lemons here in the Southwest, and while I love a fresh squeeze (of lemon juice) on a nice piece of salmon or in a lively risotto, there’s nothing more fun than making your own limoncello. This liquer of Italian origin has been enjoyed for over 100 years and is now making the front pages of your favorite food magazines. This zippy little nip can run over $50.00 a bottle…make your own for less than $8.00 and have a party!! If you start today, it will be ready by early summer…it’s worth the wait!! Buon Appetito!!!
Ingredients:
2 750ml bottles of pure grain alcohol
The zest of 17 lemons
3.5 cups of white sugar
5 cups of water
Instructions:
Zest the lemons, put them in a glass one-gallon jar with the alcohol and let it sit for 45 days. Then mix the sugar and water in a pot and bring to a boil for 5 minutes. Let the mixture sit until completely cool and then mix with the alcohol and lemon infusion. Let that mixture sit for 45 days. Then filter the mixture 4 times using #4 coffee filters. Bottle the liquid and put it in the freezer.
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