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TRADITIONAL ITALIAN LIMONCELLO



Traditional Italian Limoncello image

Traditional Italian limoncello is typical of the Amalfi coast, a beautiful area around Naples. It's traditionally made with Sorrento lemons, which are large and flavorful and a really unique Italian product.

Provided by Maria

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time P21DT30m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 4

10 lemons
1 quart 95% alcohol (190 proof)
6 cups water
4 cups white sugar

Steps:

  • Zest lemons, making sure to get the outermost part of the skin and avoid the white pith.
  • Place lemon zest in a glass bowl and cover with alcohol. Cover and let infuse at room temperature until yellowish in color, about 7 days.
  • Bring water and sugar to the boil in a saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove syrup from heat and let cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour alcohol into the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer; discard lemon zest. Stir well.
  • Pour limoncello into thick, freezer-safe glass bottles. Store in the freezer for at least 2 weeks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Sodium 1.7 mg, Sugar 25.1 g

MELONCELLO



Meloncello image

Limoncello is a sweet lemon liqueur from Italy. We blend it with watermelon juice for a light, summery, slightly-sparkly spin on lemonade that's perfect for a backyard barbecue or picnic in the park.

Provided by frozenmargarita

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

pink cocktail sugar or cubed seedless watermelon
ice cube
3 1/2 ounces limoncello
1/2 ounce lemon-flavored rum or 1/2 ounce light rum
1/8-1/4 fluid ounce club soda
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • Rim a rocks glass with the sugar, if desired, and put in the freezer. Puree the watermelon cubes in a blender until juicy.
  • Fill the prepped glass with ice. Add the watermelon juice, limoncello and rum. Top off with enough club soda to give the drink a light bubble. Garnish with the lemon wedge. Drink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 32.1, Sodium 0.9

MELONCELLO



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 7

Yellow or pink cocktail sugar or sanding sugar (sold at specialty stores), optional
1 cup cubed seedless watermelon
Ice cubes
3 1/2 ounces limoncello
1/2 ounce lemon-flavored or light rum
Splash club soda
Lemon wedge

Steps:

  • Rim a rocks glass with the sugar, if desired, and put in the freezer. Puree the watermelon cubes in a blender until juicy.
  • Fill the prepped glass with ice. Add the watermelon juice, limoncello and rum. Top off with enough club soda to give the drink a light bubble. Garnish with the lemon wedge. Drink.

LIMONCELLO



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For the perfect summer pick-me-up, make Giada De Laurentiis' Limoncello, or lemon liqueur, at home with her recipe from Everyday Italian on Food Network.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     beverage

Time P4DT4h40m

Yield 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

10 lemons
1 (750-ml) bottle vodka
3 1/2 cups water
2 1/2 cups sugar

Steps:

  • Using a vegetable peeler, remove the peel from the lemons in long strips (reserve the lemons for another use). Using a small sharp knife, trim away the white pith from the lemon peels; discard the pith. Place the lemon peels in a 2-quart pitcher. Pour the vodka over the peels and cover with plastic wrap. Steep the lemon peels in the vodka for 4 days at room temperature.
  • Stir the water and sugar in a large saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Cool completely. Pour the sugar syrup over the vodka mixture. Cover and let stand at room temperature overnight. Strain the limoncello through a mesh strainer. Discard the peels. Transfer the limoncello to bottles. Seal the bottles and refrigerate until cold, at least 4 hours and up to 1 month.

LIMONCELLO



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Truly worth the time required to create this distinguished ice cold refreshing drink.

Provided by Michele O'Sullivan

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time P21DT40m

Yield 34

Number Of Ingredients 4

10 lemons
1 liter vodka
3 cups white sugar
4 cups water

Steps:

  • Zest the lemons, and place zest into a large glass bottle or jar. Pour in vodka. Cover loosely and let infuse for one week at room temperature.
  • After one week, combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Do not stir. Boil for 15 minutes. Allow syrup to cool to room temperature.
  • Stir vodka mixture into syrup. Strain into glass bottles, and seal each bottle with a cork. Let mixture age for 2 weeks at room temperature.
  • Place bottled liqueur into the freezer. When icy cold, serve in chilled vodka glasses or shot glasses.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 1.1 mg, Sugar 17.6 g

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