Want to make some delicious Limoncello?Try the Alton Brown limoncello recipe. Read on to learn how to make this Italian liqueur with fresh lemon and Alcohol.
Use a microplane or rasp grater to remove the zest from the lemons.
Put the lemon zest in a glass jar with a lid that holds at least 2 quarts.
Pour the vodka over the zest and let it sit for 7 days in a cool, dark place.
After 7 days, strain the vodka through muslin or several layers of cheesecloth with a fine-mesh strainer and return it to the container.
Mix the water and sugar in a small saucepan set over high heat.
Stir the mixture constantly until all the sugar is melted, which should take about 3 minutes.
Once the vodka has cooled all the way down, add the sugar syrup and stir to mix.
Cover the jar and put it in the freezer for 4 hours.
Tips
Limoncello is a tasty and refreshing Italian liqueur ideal for a hot summer day. While making your own may be daunting, you can make the ideal batch of Limoncello at home with a few tips and tactics.
Use fresh, high-quality lemons with thick, fragrant peels: The key to making superb Limoncello is to use fresh, high-quality lemons with thick, aromatic peels.
Use high-proof alcohol: Traditionally, Limoncello is made using grain alcohol or vodka diluted with water. A high-proof (at least 100-proof) alcohol will help extract more lemon flavor from the peels.
Use filtered water when making the simple syrup, as tap water impurities can affect your Limoncello taste.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Alton Brown Limoncello Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
401
% Daily Value*
Fat
0
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0
g
0
%
Cholesterol
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
5
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
36
g
12
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
26
g
29
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.