Italian Limoncello
- 10 medium Eureka lemons, cleaned without pesticides or wax
- 1 (750 mL) bottle of Ever Clear (151 proof) or vodka
- 3 cups water
- 3 cups granulated sugar
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- Using a vegetable peeler, peel outer skin of lemons, If you get any of the white pith, using a pairing knife cut or scrap it off.
- The pith will create a bitter drink.
- Place peel in the gallon jar.
- Pour Ever Clear over the lemon peel, Seal jar and let sit in a cool dry place for 72 hours.
- In a saucepan on medium heat, bring water to a boil.
- Take off of heat, add
- sugar and whisk.
- Let cool completely.
- Set aside.
- Strain out lemon peel and add sugar water to the ever clear.
- Place in smaller bottles.
- Serve out of freezer.
lemons, clear, water, granulated sugar
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/italian-limoncello (may not work)