Limoncello 2

By Jan_C

Ingredients

• 20 lemons , well scrubbed
• 2 (750 ml) 151 proof Everclear
• 5 1/3 cups sugar
• 6 2/3 cups bottled water

Details

Adapted from almostamazing.com

Preparation

Step 1

Wash the lemons with a vegetable brush and hot water to remove any reside of pesticides or wax; pat the lemons dry. Carefully zest the lemons with a zester or vegetable peeler so there is no white pith on the peel.

Step One:
In a large glass jar (1-gallon jar), add one bottle of Everclear; add the lemon zest as it is zested. Cover the jar and let sit at room temperature for at least (10) ten days and up to (40) days in a cool dark place. The longer it rests, the better the taste will be. (There is no need to stir - all you have to do is wait.) As the limoncello sits, the Everclear slowly take on the flavor and rich yellow color of the lemon zest.

Step Two: (40 days later)
In a large saucepan, combine the sugar and water; cook until thickened, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Let the syrup cool before adding it to the Limoncello mixture. Add to the Limoncello mixture from Step One . Add the additional bottle of Everclear. Allow to rest for another 10 to 40 days. I suggest 40 days, it really makes a HUGE difference.

Step Three :
After the rest period, strain and bottle: discarding the lemon zest. Keep in the freezer until ready to serve. Cheese cloth or coffee filters are good methods of straining.