LIMONCELLO

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Limoncello {pronounced: lee-mohn-cheh-loh) is an Italian lemon liqueur that is served chilled, often as a palate cleanser or an after-dinner drink. However, did you know that most store bought versions aren’t 100% natural? I know, it’s terrible, right? Because Limoncello is pretty much the best-tasting liqueur out there, but it oftentimes contains artificial food coloring, a TON of refined sugar and sometimes even preservatives! But not anymore, because I just made an all-natural homemade version.


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Ingredients

  • 8 Organic Lemons
  • 3 1/4 cups Smirnoff Sorbet Light Lemon {or plain vodka or Everclear**}
  • 4 cups Water
  • 2 cups Stevia in the Raw

Preparation

Step 1

Peel lemons with a vegetable peeler {don’t bother using a microplane!} Place peels in a large jar and pour in the vodka. Seal tightly and refrigerate for 12 days.

After 12 days, set a sieve over a very large bowl. Pour the lemon+alcohol mixture into the sieve so that all that lands in the bowl is liquid. Discard lemon peels.

Pour the water into the bowl, then scoop the stevia in and whisk slowly. The stevia should dissolve pretty quickly! Pour the Limoncello into jars and refrigerate to store... but you can totally drink some now... you waited 12 days for this moment!

**If you use plain vodka or Everclear, I would recommend steeping the mixture for a little longer.
~This recipe is: fat free, reduced calorie, all natural and gluten free!~

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