I'm making Limoncello for a couple of presents & most of the recipes call for Lisbon type lemons, but I've used Meyer as I have a laden tree. Because the Meyers are not as 'lemony' being a cross (I have used zest from a few more than suggested) . I wondered, if to get more lemon flavour into the vodka, instead of making a water/sugar syrup for stage #2 . could I use a lemon juice/sugar mix? Any suggestions would be appreciated, thanks.
akl439,
Dec 16, 7:52pm
No don't. I only ever use Meyer and it turns out beautiful anyway.
julie55,
Dec 16, 8:32pm
Meyer lemons are absolutely fine.
susieq9,
Dec 16, 11:18pm
I only use Meyer lemons. No problems and delicious.
beaker59,
Dec 16, 11:37pm
Comes down to taste I guess, I didn't like the Meyer lemon batch I made.
samanya,
Dec 17, 12:13am
Thanks everyone, advice much appreciated & reassuring. I've never made it before & of course will have to have a little sample before I bottle it, for quality control reasons only . ;o)
persioux,
Dec 17, 3:48pm
How long would homemade Limoncello last would you think. I seem to recall when I made it that it only lasted a couple of months.
akl439,
Dec 17, 4:19pm
You keep it in the freezer (it doesn't freeze because of the alcohol). In my house it doesn't last long!
samanya,
Dec 17, 8:49pm
All rrecipes that I've seen recommend serving it icy cold & keeping it in the freezer. My batch is smelling wonderful.
susieq9,
Dec 17, 8:50pm
I have had it last a year in glass bottles in the cupboard. Still yummy. Also depends how often you drink it.lol
beaker59,
Dec 19, 7:48pm
Also depends on Alcohol content, allot of recipes I have seen lately doing the rounds are very low alcohol I like 25% + closer to 40% the better.
happymullen,
Dec 20, 2:09am
What to do with it? I have a bottle, as a gift, never really know what or how to serve it. Thanks for any suggestions.
beaker59,
Dec 20, 9:37pm
Keep it in the freezer, serve in a chilled glass straight, have it after dinner, or with a desert.
marianaw,
Dec 20, 10:28pm
All I can say is this is delicious, you are going to make some people very happy, what a great gift, My sister made me some for my 60th birthday, had never tried it before, and love it. Will be making some for myself.
samanya,
Dec 21, 12:49am
Thanks, that is most reassuring, as I said it is smelling wonderful & lemony. It's for rellies who can afford to buy whatever they want, so the 'home made, with love' was the way I decided to go this year.
surf2,
Dec 24, 9:24am
Sounds yumm! Any chance of the recipe. Thanks in advance
uli,
Dec 24, 3:03pm
bump for limoncello
grouch,
Dec 24, 6:48pm
Yes I made it and only used meyer lemons. It was lovely.
survivalkiwi,
Dec 25, 2:36am
I make the Annabel langbein recipe and add extra lemon juice. Doesn't last in this house either.
survivalkiwi,
Feb 27, 2:55am
Rind of 8 lemons some pith ok. 2 1/2 cups of vodka. Let it sit for 48 hours. Boil 1 cup water, 3/4 cup sugar, 3 cloves, juice of 3 lemons until syrupy and combine. And its done. strain before mix
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