Limoncello
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This recipe makes 50 servings
Nutritional Info |
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|---|---|
| Per 1 oz (30 ml) : about | - |
| cal | 3333 cal |
| pro | 0 g0g pro |
| total fat | 0 g0g total fat |
| sat. fat | 0 g0g sat. fat |
| carb | 4 g4g carb |
| fibre | 0 g0g fibre |
| chol | 0 mg0mg chol |
| sodium | 0 mg0mg sodium |
Limone, or “lemon” in Italian, provides the refreshing, sweet kick in this simple, tasty liqueur. If possible, use organic lemons.
Ingredients
- 8 lemons 8 lemons
- 1 bottle (750 mL) vodka 1 bottle (750 mL) vodka
- 2-1/2 cups water 2-1/2 cups water
- 2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups granulated sugar
Preparation
Scrub lemons in hot soapy water; rinse well and dry. With vegetable peeler or zester, peel off rind, avoiding white pith. Place rind in 4-cup (1 L) airtight jar; pour in vodka. Seal and let steep in cool dark place for 5 days.
In small saucepan, bring water and sugar to boil; boil gently for 15 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
In large measure, stir vodka mixture with sugar mixture; strain through coffee filter– or cheesecloth–lined funnel into decorative bottles, discarding rind. Seal. (Make-ahead: Store in cool, dark place for up to 1 year.)
In small saucepan, bring water and sugar to boil; boil gently for 15 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
In large measure, stir vodka mixture with sugar mixture; strain through coffee filter– or cheesecloth–lined funnel into decorative bottles, discarding rind. Seal. (Make-ahead: Store in cool, dark place for up to 1 year.)
Source : Canadian Living Cookbook: Fall 2009
- Keywords : Christmas; Drinks-alcohol; Lemons; Vodka; Sugar; Boil; Make-Ahead; 100 calories;
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