Instructions. Zest or peel the lemons: You don’t want any of the white pith. To remove only the yellow skin use a microplane zester to zest the lemon skin or a Combine the lemon peel and the liquor: Combine the lemon peels and high-proof liquor into a glass jar. Seal it and store it out of
Then consider DIY limoncello, an Italian classic made with just a few easy-to-obtain ingredients (and a healthy dose of patience). What is limoncello? Limoncello hails from Southern Italy, where it’s usually a homemade beverage with little standardization. That lack of “rules” contributes to its charm. Mix lemon peel, juice and vodka in large jar and leave for 4-7 days in a cool dark cupboard. The liquid will be bright golden yellow and peels pale. Mix the sugar with 200ml water and heat gently till sugar dissolved, boil then lower heat and simmer 5 minutes to make a simple syrup.Cut the lemon peels into thin strips and soak them in 25 oz. of alcohol in a large glass container with a lid. Add some optional olive leaves, which add some flair to the limoncello. Let this mixture rest for about 20-30 days. Once this time has elapsed, prepare a syrup by dissolving 2 lb. and 10 oz. of sugar in 1.5 qt. of water over the stove.
Remove the bigger peels with a slotted spoon. Remove the peels and throw them away. Now that the larger pieces have been removed you will need to strain the rest. Take a wet coffee filter (one you have run through water) and strain the mixture into a big pot. You want to remove as many little pieces as possible.
Place in a cool, dark place to rest for 1 month. Swirl contents of the jug every few days. Combine water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat; stir until sugar is fully dissolved. Set simple syrup aside to cool completely, 15 to 30 minutes. While simple syrup is cooling, place a sieve over a large bowl and line with coffee filters.
Filter the alcohol infused with the lemon zest. Pour it in a large 3 gallon - 3-liter bottle. Filter the milk and add it to the alcohol. Shake the bottle until the milk is completely mixed with the alcohol. Store the limoncello cream in a fancy bottle in the fridge, it will last for 1 month.
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