Lemon Digestive Assistant - {Limoncello} Recipe - Cooking Index
Lemon Digestive Assistant - {Limoncello} Recipe - Cooking Index
| 4 cups | 948ml | Vodka |
| Zest of 10 lemons - no pith at all, | ||
| 2 1/2 cups | 495g / 17oz | Sugar |
| 3 1/2 cups | 829ml | Water |
You may substitute 15 limes, 6 grapefruits, 10 blood oranges, 12 mandarin oranges, or 8 regular oranges for the 10 lemons.
Place vodka and zest in a sealable jar, like a mason jar and allow to sit in a cool place for 4 days.
On the fifth day place the sugar and the water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Allow to cook 5 minutes, remove from heat and allow to cool. Add sugar solution to the vodka solution and allow to stand overnight.
Strain through a layer of cheesecloth in a conical sieve, pressing the solids firmly. Strain again through a second layer in the same manner. Chill and allow to stand 1 week. Serve very cold.
This recipe yields almost 2 quarts.
Source:
MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali - (Show # MB-2A09) - from the TV FOOD NETWORK
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