Description
A delicious dessert liqueur you must try. This limoncello is sweet, tangy, and rich with flavor and smooth texture.
Ingredients
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- 4 lemons (peel only)
- 500 ml alcohol (94%)
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp white vanilla extract
- 1 Liter of milk
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash lemons.
- With the use of a vegetable or potato peeler, remove lemon peel.
- Place lemon peel in a mason jar (or other container with a tight-fitting lid).
- Add alcohol, close tightly, and let steep for at least six days or up to one month in a cool dark place.
- Swirl jar around twice a day.
- Remove lemon zest (should be a pale color–the alcohol on the other hand should be a bright yellow).
- Strain with a cheesecloth in a clean bottle.
- Heat milk and sugar over medium heat.
- Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Add vanilla extract.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature before adding to alcohol.
- Strain with the help of a cheesecloth in decanter with alcohol.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Category: Spirit