![]() ![]() Several limoncello recipes call for high-proof vodka. The pith is very bitter and too much will make your limoncello bitter. There will always be residual amounts of the pith on the peels but as long as it’s very minimal it’s OK. Use a sharp potato peeler to carefully remove the outermost skin from the lemons so only the yellow portion can be seen on the back of the peel. ![]() When peeling the lemons, it’s important to leave behind as much of the pith (white flesh) as possible. Non-organic lemons are also coated in a food-grade wax, which will inhibit the extraction of the oils. Organic lemons are free of harmful pesticides and insecticides that will easily leach into your limoncello. Peeling the Lemonsīefore getting into any details, I must stress the importance of using organic lemons. A one-gallon jar such as this is ideal! 1. This recipe calls for 1 liter of Everclear and roughly 7 cups of simple sugar, rendering 3+ 750ml bottles of finished limoncello. While you can equally divide the peels and Everclear among smaller containers during the steeping process, it’s much easier to combine everything in a larger single vessel, especially when it’s time to add the simple sugar. You can use large mason jars or any container that will allow you to easily strain or remove the lemon peels after you’re finished. To make limoncello you will need a large sealable glass container or wide-mouth jar. The process involves steeping lemon peels in Everclear for one week, removing the peels on the eighth day, and adding simple sugar (equal parts sugar and water). Crafting homemade limoncello requires just four simple ingredients: Everclear, organic lemons, sugar, and water. ![]()
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