Limoncello

[itsstillmatt]

It is great. IMO, there is no need to wait 40 odd days for the lemons to give off all of their flavor. I was taught thatyou just left them in with the everclear until all of the color was gone from the skins. Family recipes vary greatly.

I do not believe that organic makes a huge difference, but the freshness of the lemons is paramount. The lemon skins lose their oil quickly, andn supermarkets keep them on the shelves for a long time. I use the ones from our garden and they go from the tree to the mason jar in about half an hour. The difference is huge.

Enjoy yours.

We also make it with strawberries. It is even better tasting and smelling, but not nearly as refreshing.

 

[vdubiv]

A creamed strawberry version would be refreshing on a hot day. I drank so much of this stuff during my time living in Italy. Literally every place you eat at offers a shot after your meal. Plus I've been to stores where they sell every flavor imaginable! I have a few bottles at the house right now I have yet to pop the top on. Pistachio is pretty decent!