Italian Limoncello

Did this for Christmas gifts. Made exactly as given. Did mix Ever Clear equally with Simple Syrup, to give a 90 proof drink. Took the bottles of Limoncello & placed then into a freezer safe container, & filled the container with water. After the water froze., the Limoncello was delivered in its own block of ice. The bottle slide out of the ice for pouring.

I made this recipe exactly as described and it is wonderful. I used all of the simple syrup and my wife and I think it's just right. I'm also trying this recipe with orange peel. Give it a try, you won't be dissappointed.

5/4/19: Just started this today, and so far so good! I was only able to find a 750 ml bottle of Everclear, so I adjusted the recipe down to about 30 servings, and used the zest of 9 lemons. I put it in a large glass jar, and will let it sit in the cellar for a month--and I'll update my review then! EDIT 9/2/19: Finally got around to editing my review! Since I scaled this down to 30 servings, the recipe called for 3 cups water and 3 cups sugar for the simple syrup--and we used all of it to suit our tastes. This was really pretty easy to make, and it tastes fantastic (particularly when added to a some iced tea)! It's very lemony, and perfectly sweet without being overwhelming. Will definitely be making this again!

I just finished the first 30 day part of the recipe. Now have to go another 30 days. Will let you know after 30 days if I like it!!!

Avoid getting pith (white part of skin) in your zest. It is bitter. I use a razor knife. Microplane might work well. Use swing-top (Groelsch) bottles so you don't have to keep recorking it.