TRADITIONAL ITALIAN LIMONCELLO

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Traditional Italian limoncello is typical of the Amalfi coast, a beautiful area around Naples. It's traditionally made with Sorrento lemons, which are large and flavorful and a really unique Italian product.

Provided by Maria

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time P21DT30m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 4

10 lemons
1 quart 95% alcohol (190 proof)
6 cups water
4 cups white sugar

Steps:

  • Zest lemons, making sure to get the outermost part of the skin and avoid the white pith.
  • Place lemon zest in a glass bowl and cover with alcohol. Cover and let infuse at room temperature until yellowish in color, about 7 days.
  • Bring water and sugar to the boil in a saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove syrup from heat and let cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour alcohol into the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer; discard lemon zest. Stir well.
  • Pour limoncello into thick, freezer-safe glass bottles. Store in the freezer for at least 2 weeks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Sodium 1.7 mg, Sugar 25.1 g

nandos legend
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I highly recommend this limoncello recipe. It's a delicious and easy-to-make drink that everyone will love.


Chabdul wahab
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This limoncello is the perfect after-dinner drink.


Abir Hasan
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I love the flavor of this limoncello. It's so refreshing and zesty.


Elisa Triboi
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Benjamin Mmasichukwu
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good limoncello recipe for ages.


Anthony Kartel
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This limoncello is perfect for sipping on a warm summer evening.


Stitchio Embroidery
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I made this limoncello for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Nipuna Tharaka
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This is the best limoncello recipe I've ever tried. It's so smooth and flavorful.


Thasin Afroz
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and the limoncello is so flavorful.


Kanwal Sohail
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This limoncello recipe is amazing! It's so easy to make and the results are delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my friends and family.