Thursday, January 14, 2010

Adventures in Limoncello. pt1







So I have a lemon tree in my backyard that is sprouting some bountiful lemons.....hence I gotta use them. I thought: hey, I enjoy some refreshing limoncello, I have all the stuff needed, why the hell not? Bear with me, this is my first batch ever, so I'll keep you posted on how it goes.






Limoncello recipe:



1 750 mL bottle of clear grain alcohol (for this batch, I am trying a mid-grade vodka)



* side note, if you are flavoring a vodka or mixed drink, don't waste your money on top shelf liquor because you will be masking the flavor in the end



Zest of 12 lemons






- So you will be combining the alcohol and zest in a bottle, where the flavors will blend over time. And trust me, patience is a virtue when it comes to this beverage. Allow to sit in a place with minimal sunlight, such as your pantry or fridge for 45 days. I know (and this is only half the process). Occassionally shake the well sealed bottle to mix the zest up.






After 45 days, you will take about 1 c simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water reduced to a syrup), and add it to the blend. Reseal, shake thouroughly, and wait another 45 days! Filter and enjoy.






....so far I'm still in the first 45 days so updates will follow.