You may be wondering, How to Make Homemade Limoncello.
Until recently, I always thought that you had to purchase Limoncello in a bottle.
How to Make Homemade Limoncello
Limoncello is a favorite Italian liqueur that can be served alone or with other ingredients.
This is a summer favorite beverage that goes well in homemade lemonade!
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This recipe is for anyone asking how do you make limoncello from scratch.
You may be surprised at how easy it is to make limoncello from scratch.
Really, all you need is a jar and four ingredients.
Limoncello is known for its lemony taste.
This lemony taste is what makes limoncello such a popular summer beverage!
I like to add limoncello to my freshly squeezed lemonade on warm summer day.
You may be wondering, do you have to use vodka to make limoncello.
The short answer to this question is yes.
Limoncello has to have vodka in order to be made.
As a matter of fact the, the stronger the vodka the better when it comes to making a good limoncello.
Because limoncello is not fermented like for instance, wine, the vodka plays a vital role.
It is the vodka that makes the limoncello what it is because of the way that it brings out the lemon flavors.
How to Make Homemade Limoncello processing in jar
Tips for making homemade limoncello.
So I just mentioned that you need to use vodka in order for the reaction to take place with the lemons.
The stronger the vodka that you choose, the better tour limoncello will turn out too!
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Here are some more great tips for you.
- Because the process depends on the lemon peels, the fresher the lemon the better. Also, use a lemon that has no wax or anything else applied to the peel.
- This recipe depends upon using the lemon peel and not the lemon meat itself. As a result, you may want to use up that remaining lemon in some homemade lemonade or in some tasty chicken!
- This recipe takes as little as a week to make the limoncello. However, for a more flavorful limoncello, you may want to allow it to set for up to a month!
How to peel a lemon.
Peeling a lemon is essential for this recipe for limoncello as it is the lemon peel that is actually used.
I always like to scrub my lemon first make sure that it is clean before I allow it to sit in the vodka.
Using a vegetable peeler works best when peeling a lemon.
Use a firm lemon for best results. To peel the lemon, first cut off the ends and then run the vegetable peeler from top to bottom, taking care not to cut yourself when doing so.
How to store homemade Limoncello.
Limoncello can be store in a bottle in the refrigerator for up to a month.
However, pouring it into ice cube trays and freezing the limoncello can allow it to keep longer and conveniently for lemonade!
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How to Make Homemade Limoncello- served in a glass
How to Make Homemade Limoncello
Mentioned above was that the lemons used in this recipe should be washed and then peeled.
Using a vegetable peeler works best when peeling a lemon
Also mentioned above was that vodka is an essential ingredient in this recipe.
This is because the vodka is used to transform the lemon peels into this lemony beverage.
The stronger the vodka the better when it comes to making a good limoncello.
Ingredients needed to make homemade Limoncello
- Vodka- 1 liter. 100 proof preferred (Absolute is a popular choice).
- Water- 1 ½ cups.
- Lemons- 5. The outside of the lemon should be wax and dirt free as well as washed before using.
- Sugar- 2 cups of regular sugar. Alternatives may not work in this recipe as the sugar is used to make a syrup.
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How to Make Homemade Limoncello
- Prepare the lemons by washing them first. Then use a vegetable peeler to peel the skin. Cheat tip: Alternatively, you can quarter the lemons, and squeeze out as much of the juice as you can. Discard or refrigerate the juice for another use.
- Pour the vodka into a clean large mason jar or another airtight glass jar.
- Add the lemons to the jar and then seal the jar. Then place the jar a dark, cool place for at least five days or up to a month.
- When you are ready to make the limoncello (after it has been in the cool dark location for at least five days), you can make the syrup. In a large pot, bring the water and the sugar to a boil. Allow the water to simmer, stirring as needed for the sugar to fully dissolved (about five minutes). Turn off the stove.
- Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature. Meanwhile, drain the vodka into new jars that are clean removing the (use a funnel) lemon peels. Then transfer the cooled syrup the the jars with the vodka in them. Gently stir this to mix. You can use additional clean jars as needed for space, allowing for equal amounts to ingredients in each.
- Close the jars to make them airtight. Chill the bottles in the refrigerator or freezer for at least four hours before serving.
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How to Make Homemade Limoncello, only four ingredients. This is a favorite Italian liqueur that can be made at home as a diy project!
How to Make Homemade Limoncello
Ingredients
- Vodka- 1 liter.
- Water- 1 ½ cups.
- Lemons- 5.
- Sugar– 2 cups.
Instructions
- Prepare the lemons by washing them first. Then use a vegetable peeler to peel the skin. Cheat tip: Alternatively, you can quarter the lemons, and squeeze out as much of the juice as you can. Discard or refrigerate the juice for another use.
- Pour the vodka into a clean large mason jar or another airtight glass jar.
- Add the lemons to the jar and then seal the jar. Then place the jar a dark, cool place for at least five days or up to a month.
- When you are ready to make the limoncello (after it has been in the cool dark location for at least five days), you can make the syrup. In a large pot, bring the water and the sugar to a boil. Allow the water to simmer, stirring as needed for the sugar to fully dissolved (about five minutes). Turn off the stove.
- Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature. Meanwhile, drain the vodka into new jars that are clean removing the (use a funnel) lemon peels. Then transfer the cooled syrup the the jars with the vodka in them. Gently stir this to mix. You can use additional clean jars as needed for space, allowing for equal amounts to ingredients in each.
- Close the jars to make them airtight. Chill the bottles in the refrigerator or freezer for at least four hours before serving.
Recipe Notes
Using a vegetable peeler works best when peeling a lemon Also mentioned above was that vodka is an essential ingredient in this recipe.
This is because the vodka is used to transform the lemon peels into this lemony beverage.
The stronger the vodka the better when it comes to making a good limoncello.
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