WebThen I poured everything into a strainer (saving the liquid) and dumped the lemons into a pot on the stove with about 4 cups of water, 3 cups of sugar and a cup of …
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These are the ingredients you'll need to make this top-rated limoncello recipe: · Lemons: This homemade limoncello recipe starts with 10 fresh lemons. · Vodka: You don't have to use expensive vodka, but avoid using the super cheap stuff for the best results. · Sugar: Three cups of white sugar ensures a perfectly sweet-tart drink.
It will have a sweet-tart taste with obvious lemon taste. To make this Limoncello recipe you’ll need 4 lbs. of Meyer lemons for this, about 9 large Meyer lemons. Wash and zest 5 Meyer lemons, avoiding the bitter white pith in the peel, as much as possible.
You can make limoncello at home with any organic lemons, but when made with organic Meyer lemons it is especially delicious, with a light lemon flavour. Please use organic lemons in this limoncello recipe.
The best limoncello is sweet and smooth with a lemony flavor. You can drink it straight or with club soda. You can also use it to mix into cocktails. In Italy, limoncello is often served as an apertivo, before the meal. The intention is to open the stomach before a meal.