Limoncello

August 19, 2008

When life throws you lemons make limoncello! The first time I had limoncello (lee-mohn-CHEH-loh) was years ago in Sorrento, a charming sea town on the Amalfi Coast in Italy known for it’s narrow windy roads, beautiful citrus groves, and well, limoncello. Limoncello is a digestif made from lemon rinds, alcohol, sugar and water. Although it’s made from lemons it’s sweet not sour, since it’s made from the rinds and not the juice. It’s sipped icy cold (but never with ice) after dinner from small glasses. Not only is limoncello delicious, it’s easy and inexpensive to produce, containing only a few simple ingredients and requiring just a bit of time to mature. Perfect for holiday gifts!

Click below for the full Limoncello recipe and maturation instructions:

Limoncello

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Permalink Yule Gruel &laq...
December 14, 2008

[...] the time the limoncello came out, the stories had gotten a little louder and the tales a little taller! There was the great [...]

Permalink michele
December 3, 2008

I made a huge bottle of limoncello a couple of years ago in yet another attempt to use up some of my huge supply of citrus (any one want some meyer lemons? key limes? grapefruit?), it is still sitting untouched in the bar fridge... anyone know howlong limoncello keeps? any non-cocktail recipes to help me use it up?

Permalink Carla Saunders
November 17, 2008

I forgot about Limoncello. Besides loving the taste I'll remember my times in Italy! Thank you.

Permalink David
November 10, 2008

There is nothing more refreshing then limoncello after a meal of pasta and breads.

Thanks for sharing the recipe!

Permalink Ed
November 8, 2008

I have made it for 3 years and am a bit wacky about experamentation First fourty days minimum with the zest and I use a microplane. And at least 30 days after really takes of the harsh edges and provides a smooth finish. I use 100 proof middle shelf everything else leaves a lighterfluid aftertast. I guess the difference is like wine there is good and a some for a good buzz it is all a preferance

Permalink Brett
October 30, 2008

I went to Italy in April 08 and I brought back maybe 5 bottles of Limoncello. I can't seem to find it over here in the US. No need now! I'm gonna make it for my family for Christmas!