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(Experiment 76)Limoncello

Ingredients

  • 750 ml 70% alcohol*
  • 9-10 organic lemons**
  • 380 g sugar
  • 720 g water

Instructions

  • First, wash the lemon under water and dry them. Using a knife or peeler, remove the peels from the lemons and put them in a large container that seals properly.
  • Add your alcohol to the container and seal it
  • Set aside for a minimum of 5 days and up to 30 days ( I usually stop midway) , the longer you wait the stronger the lemon flavor will be. Make sure to store it in a cool dark place.
  • Around day 15 you will notice the lemons have lost their colour.
  • After the time has passed, put the water and sugar into a pot and bring to a simmer while stirring. Set aside to cool.
  • Strain the lemon peels from the alcohol and put it in the water/sugar mix.
  • Transfer into a bottle
  • Enjoy!

Notes

*If you are able to get 96% alcohol, you can use it, simply use 525g sugar & 1265g water. This will give you an extra 600ML of the liqueur
**Organic lemons? Yes, unfortunately, if you live in a place where lemons don’t grow, the lemons you get at the grocery have been chemically shooted and/or waxed. These will give a bitter taste to your precious drink.