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Limoncello
Preparation info
- Makes
two
75 ml bottles - Difficulty
Easy
Appears in
Published 2008
In the autumn I have to bring our 12 small lemon trees into the greenhouse. This commotion is repaid by the delicious scent of the lemon blossom in late winter and a modest crop of lemons. I refuse to use these for general cooking - instead they are used for tea, or this refreshing Italian liqueur.
Ingredients
5 1 litre
Method
Scrub the lemons and soak overnight in cold water. (If you grow your own lemons, they come in all sizes, so this is a good recipe to use up the little ones - you will of course need to scale up the number.) Drain and dry. Remove the zest with a zester, sharp knife, potato peeler or grater.
Now you have a choice. Either put the zest into a large bottle or jar and add the grappa. Or use a