Italian Limoncello Recipe

Italian Limoncello Recipe

  • 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
  1. .
  2. 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.
  3. Pour Ever Clear over the lemon peel, Seal jar and let sit in a cool dry place for 72 hours.
  4. In a saucepan on medium heat, bring water to a boil. Take off of heat, add
  5. sugar and whisk. Let cool completely. Set aside.
  6. Strain out lemon peel and add sugar water to the ever clear. Place in smaller bottles. Serve out of freezer.