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Limoncello

SUBMITTED BY: Michele O'Sullivan

"Truly worth the time required to create this distinguished ice cold refreshing drink."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 26 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  21 Days 40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 10 lemon
  • 1 liter vodka
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 4 cups water

DIRECTIONS

  1. Zest the lemons, and place zest into a large glass bottle or jar. Pour in vodka. Cover loosely and let infuse for one week at room temperature.
  2. After one week, combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. DO NOT STIR. Boil for 15 minutes. Allow syrup to cool to room temperature.
  3. Stir vodka mixture into syrup. Strain into glass bottles, and seal each bottle with a cork. Let mixture age for 2 weeks at room temperature.
  4. Place bottled liqueur into the freezer. When icy cold, serve in chilled vodka glasses or shot glasses.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by WORKINGGIRL61
This is worth the effort. It's much easier to peel the lemons and use the peels than to zest... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2003 by KEJORI
Hello I am English. I a have visited Italy and drunk Limoncello there. Is this similar to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2006 by Mrs.Lemoncelli
Was a hit at my summer party,( A little tip) for server,cut a half a gallon milk carton in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2007 by ibbottsg
My friends and family LOVE this recipe. However, I found that when you reduce the sugar by... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2007 by simonssez
Good if you prefer the 'clear' limoncello. I personally prefer the creamy version and have a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2007 by cowgirll
I followed the suggestions of other reviewers and used a veggie peeler on my lemons, which... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2006 by AURYANE
Great recipe! I also cut the sugar down to 2 cups (also 2.5 C of water), and I boiled... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2003 by MISS_DAEMEANOR
The limoncella was good, but it took ages to make. By the time I was finally done making my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2005 by RAINEERED
this drink is so incredibly sweet. Is there a mixture that anyone has tried to cut the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2006 by KDOGII
Limoncello is a really good drink. This recipe has worked 2/4 times I tried it. You have to be... MORE

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