Limoncello Recipe
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Limoncello

By: Michele O'Sullivan 
"Truly worth the time required to create this distinguished ice cold refreshing drink."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (54)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
21 Days 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 34 (2 ounce) servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2007 by ibbottsg   view full review
My friends and family LOVE this recipe. However, I found that when you reduce the sugar by...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2006 by Mrs.Lemoncelli   view full review
Was a hit at my summer party,( A little tip) for server,cut a half a gallon milk carton in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by WORKINGGIRL61 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is worth the effort. It's much easier to peel the lemons and use the peels than to zest...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2006 by AURYANE   view full review
Great recipe! I also cut the sugar down to 2 cups (also 2.5 C of water), and I boiled...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2007 by cowgirll   view full review
I followed the suggestions of other reviewers and used a veggie peeler on my lemons, which...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2007 by simonssez   view full review
Good if you prefer the 'clear' limoncello. I personally prefer the creamy version and have a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2006 by KDOGII   view full review
Limoncello is a really good drink. This recipe has worked 2/4 times I tried it. You have to be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2010 by Cale   view full review
I am currently stationed in Naples, Italy. I took a class on how to make Limoncello, trust me...
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2003 by KEJORI   view full review
Hello I am English. I a have visited Italy and drunk Limoncello there. Is this similar to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2005 by RAINEERED   view full review
this drink is so incredibly sweet. Is there a mixture that anyone has tried to cut the...

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