Ingredients
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- 8 ripe lemons
- 2 ripe oranges
- 1 liter Everclear or 100 proof vodka
- 8¾ cups whole milk
- 5 lbs sugar (around 10 cups)
- 1 shot bourbon or whiskey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Peel the lemons and oranges, avoiding the white pith.
- Soak the peels in alcohol at room temperature for a week.
- Strain the infused alcohol and transfer it to a saucepan.
- Add whole milk, sugar, bourbon, and vanilla extract to the saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer for five minutes.
- Cool the mixture completely and skim off the film.
- Strain the limoncello into bottles and store in the freezer.
Last Step:
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Use organic fruit for the best flavor.
Straining through a fine mesh sieve ensures a silky texture.
Adjust sugar levels based on desired sweetness.
- Prep Time: 1 week
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 25
- Fat: 6.5
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 29
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 20