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Homemade Limoncello

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Mary Seibert

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When you peel the lemons, make sure you only take the yellow part, and not the white (pith).

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When you peel the lemons, make sure you only take the yellow part, and not the white (pith).

I let my jars sit for 3 months...for a good infusion.

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I let my jars sit for 3 months...for a good infusion.

Once they are ready, drain the liquid and add simple syrup....

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Once they are ready, drain the liquid and add simple syrup....

Orange, Lemon Liqueurs. Blueberry infused Vodka.

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Since I wasn't able to use as many lemons as my Meyer Lemon tree was producing, I decided to make up a batch of homemade Limoncello Liqueur. Here is a good recipe link: http://patty.vox.com/library/post/homemade-limoncello-when-life-gives-you-lemons.html Below is my simplified version.

Step 1 : Gather ingredients & supplies
1. about (8) lemons
2. bottle of EverClear (about 4 cups)
3. glass canister that seals
4. vegetable/fruit peeler

Step 2 : Instructions
Very thinly peel lemons very carefully to avoid any of the white (pith). trim any excess white off the yellow peels. Once you have about 2 cups, place in glass jar and pour EverClear over the peels. Let sit for 2+ weeks in a cool dark place. The more time, the more the lemon scent/flavor infuses into the Everclear.

Step 3 : Make the simple syrup and add it.
You can store longer, or drink it right away. I think I will store it longer for better flavor.

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      Dan Brian March 30, 2012, 7:57 pm

      wow, bring some of that in!

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      Mary Seibert March 31, 2012, 9:48 am

      All gone. :) Have to start on a new batch.

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      Shelley Pogue November 8, 2012, 10:27 am

      looks good just without the vodka please. Are you interested in posting some of your recipes on my blog from time to time Mary Seibert?

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      Didi Ilieva February 23, 2013, 5:16 am

      страхотно питие изглежда.ще се пробвам да го направя........

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