Limoncello
Beverages • Italian
Description
Since lemons are the base of the future liqueur, they should be carefully selected. It is better to choose fragrant, thin-skinned, ripe, and yellow lemons; and the lemons should be of the same size.
Ingredients
- Lemon 3 pieces
- Sugar 25 oz
- Water 25 fl oz
- Drinking Alcohol 25 fl oz
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Take the lemons, wash them thoroughly, and dry them, then use a knife to remove the zest.
Step 2
Now cut the lemons in half and squeeze out the juice.
Step 3
Next, take a pre-prepared glass jar and pour the alcohol, juice, and add the zest into it.
Step 4
Leave to infuse for thirty days in a dark, cool place.
Step 5
After thirty days, strain the infusion through a clean cloth and prepare the syrup from water and sugar.
Step 6
Let the syrup cool.
Step 7
Now combine the syrup and infusion, and you will see how the color changes. Pour into bottles and let it infuse for another thirty days.
Step 8
Before serving, it is recommended to chill the liqueur well.
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