You tightarse, bet it's not even one of your underground reds, would probably still be pretty good though. Any luck with the Limonchello recipe, have most of the makings as you would know, just need info on how to make it. No hurry, don't think it will go off :lol:
Screwy
Screwy,
there's lots of lemoncello recipes on the web do a google search. Here's an extract from homedistiller.org
Citrus liqueurs (e.g. limoncello, agrumino) are made by infusing the peel in overproof spirit, and then adding water and sugar. It recommended to be kept in the fridge, although it seems O.K. on spirit store shelves. You might have gathered I have plenty of lemon and oranges in the garden!
Traditionally Limoncello and Agrumino were made by Italian Amalfi families using handed down recipes originally for private consumption. Here are two recipes.
Limoncello (aka limoncino, limonce):
Zest of 6 thick-skinned lemons (Lisbon, Citron). Do not use the white pith as it makes the liqueur bitter.
1 litre rectified alcohol 50%abv
0.5 litre distilled water
500g sugar
Macerate the peel in the alcohol for 10 days. Boil water and add sugar. Allow to cool. Add sugar syrup and store for another week. Strain and discard the lemon peel. Store in a refrigerator.
Agrumino:
Zest of 4 oranges, 2 lemons and 1 lime (or half a citron)
1 small mandarin, quartered
1 litre rectified alcohol 50%abv
0.5 litre distilled water
500g sugar
Boil water and add sugar. Allow to cool. Add sugar syrup to other ingredients and macerate for 10 days. Filter and discard mandarin and peel. The peel of mandarins can also be used - try the zest of 12 mandarins (tangerines) instead of the oranges and lemons.
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