limoncello that packs a punch!
This is a great after dinner aperitif and it packs a punch! One little cordial full will relax you quite nicely! The Meyer lemons and Everclear alcohol really make the difference in this recipe! The recipe and a bag of Meyer lemons were given to me for Christmas from my dear friend Valerie, and the rest is history!
prep time
10 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
Many!
Ingredients
- 7 - lemons (meyer lemons are best!)
- 32 ounces alcohol - everclear 150 proof (vodka will work too)
- 4 1/2 cups sugar
- 32 ounces water
- 5 bottles empty oil & vinegar bottles (bought mine at world market)
How To Make limoncello that packs a punch!
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Step 1Peel lemons with a potato peeler and place rinds in a large jar or covered glass container. I used my 2 qt. glass Pampered Chef Mixing bowl/picture with lid. -
Step 2Pour in alcohol and let set for 4 to 7 days on kitchen counter. (I do 7 days for a stronger lemon flavor). I also give it a little stir every day, but not necessary.
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Step 3When your lemon peelings and alcohol are ready, boil sugar in water til sugar dissolves. Let cool to room temp.
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Step 4Strain the alcohol & peelings and pour into sugar/water, leaving peelings in the strainer. Stir well.
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Step 5Pour into bottles and keep in the freezer until ready to drink. These lovely bottles of liquid gold make very nice gifts too, if you can part with any! Enjoy!
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Step 6*Hint: I squeeze all the juice from the lemons and freeze them in ice trays. When frozen, you can bag them up and use them for cooking or to make lemonade!
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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