Homemade Liqueur (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - Lemons: 10, for zesting and juicing.

02 - Everclear (or high-proof alcohol): 1 liter.

03 - Organic Honey: 1 ½ cups (or substitute with 2 cups of sugar).

01 - If the lemons have a wax coating, scrub them with hot water, a mild abrasive, and a bit of soap to remove it.

02 - Carefully peel the lemons, avoiding the white pith underneath to ensure a smooth flavor. The peel should be yellow on both sides.

03 - Place the lemon peels in a large jar, then cut the peeled lemons in half and juice them, making sure no seeds get into the jar.

04 - Pour the bottle of Everclear over the lemon peels and juice in the jar, seal tightly, and shake well to mix.

05 - Let the mixture sit for one month (4 weeks), shaking the jar daily.

06 - After a month, place cheesecloth over a new jar and pour the limoncello mixture through it to strain out the lemon rinds.

07 - Add honey (or sugar) to the strained limoncello, seal, and shake well to combine. Let it sit for another week.

08 - After a week, transfer the limoncello into smaller bottles and store in the freezer for at least 1-2 days before serving chilled.

01 - Authentic homemade Italian Limoncello, perfect for a refreshing after-dinner drink or as a unique homemade gift.

02 - Adding honey gives the limoncello a unique color and natural sweetness, while sugar provides a more traditional taste.

03 - Store in the freezer, where the high alcohol content prevents it from freezing and keeps it ready to serve.