So after many days (actually months) of toiling (not really, but still) over the limoncello, it's ready! For those who missed the initial blog I will repost the recipe for you all! I have used the recipe given on one of my favorite blogs www.NapaFarmhouse1885.blogspot.com This recipe is easy, really hands off, and turns out DELICIOUS! Nate took some to a dinner with his buddies, and they loved it! I am going to scour some recipe books and find a cocktail or two that involves limoncello, and of course I will have to test them out before I post about them!
meyer lemon limoncello
step 1
36 meyer lemons
two 4-in rosemary sprigs, washed and dried
2 bottles (750 ml. each) 100-proof vodka such as stolichnaya or smirnoff
2 1-gallon glass jars with a tight seal
peel lemons with citrus peeler, taking only the zest (the top layer). avoid any white pith. put a sprig of rosemary in each jar. place half of zest in one jar and remainder in second jar.
pour 1 bottle vodka over jar of rosemary and zest. repeat with second bottle of vodka over second jar of rosemary and zest. let jars sit undisturbed in a cool, dark place for 40 days...
After 40 days....
limoncello, part 2
10 cups water
9 cups sugar
2 bottles (750 ml. each) 100 proof vodka, such as stolichnaya or smirnoff
bring the water to a boil in a large pot. add the sugar and stir until completely dissolved. let the sugar syrup cool to room temperature.
divide the syrup in half and pour first half into one of your lemon-vodka mixture 1 gallon glass jars and the second half into the other gallon jar. pour 1 full bottle vodka into each jar. stir well. seal container and let sit undisturbed in a cool, dark place for another 40 days...
After another 40 days....
meyer lemon limoncello, part 3
pour limoncello through a cheesecloth covered large pitcher. (if you doubled the recipe like i did, this may require a couple of steps). divide among glass bottles and... because this needs to be stored in the freezer... i use rubber stoppers vs cork... Now you get to enjoy it!
