Limoncello

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Limoncello
« on: October 06, 2011, 16:58 »
Just checked, and there doesn't seem to
be a topic for Limoncello.
Before I blurb away, has anyone made it ?

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Re: Limoncello
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2011, 16:31 »
Ta.
That discussion didn't go very Far!

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Re: Limoncello
« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2011, 19:05 »
and yes, I made it  :D

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Re: Limoncello
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2011, 16:36 »
Ops!
Limoncello is very nice.
Problem is, it depends on very good
unwaxed lemons.
The bigger the better as well.
It's only like doing Sloe Gin.
You need at least 5/6 good sized lemons
Small ones, about 8/10.
And you have to take all the zest off
No juice needed, so you can make lemonade as well.
The pain is taking that zest off without getting
some of that white pith. Which will give a bad taste.
We do it with a cheap vodka.
Once again, sugar to taste.
We use 6/8 ozs for a bottle of vodka.
Then just stick it in jar and shake it every day.
But you need a good  month to get a good colour.
I normally leave it six-weeks.
Stronger taste, more lemons obviously.
All down to personal preference.
Some recipes add the sugar later.

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Re: Limoncello
« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2011, 21:16 »
i have an american friend over in greece , i got her a recipie as she has so many lemon trees she made loads and it was lovley but im afraid i havent got the recipie now .
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Re: Limoncello
« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2011, 22:22 »
Ops!
Limoncello is very nice.
Problem is, it depends on very good
unwaxed lemons.
The bigger the better as well.
It's only like doing Sloe Gin.
You need at least 5/6 good sized lemons
Small ones, about 8/10.
And you have to take all the zest off
No juice needed, so you can make lemonade as well.
The pain is taking that zest off without getting
some of that white pith. Which will give a bad taste.
We do it with a cheap vodka.
Once again, sugar to taste.
We use 6/8 ozs for a bottle of vodka.
Then just stick it in jar and shake it every day.
But you need a good  month to get a good colour.
I normally leave it six-weeks.
Stronger taste, more lemons obviously.
All down to personal preference.
Some recipes add the sugar later.


Doesn't this recipe just give you lemon vodka, clear lemon flavoured vodka, rather than milky looking limoncello?

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Re: Limoncello
« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2011, 17:17 »
That is a different type of Limoncello.
American recipes suggest using 100%
grain alcohol.
Which is a no boner in most countries.
Vodka is about as close as you can get.
If anyone can get the 'real' stuff ..... ?

 

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