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Mario Batali's Limoncello

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An Italian Favorite from Our Favorite Italian Chef!
skill level
Easy
time
Over 120min
servings
more than 12
cost
$
Contributed by : Mario Batali
This thick sweet cordial dessert will hit the spot after a long and filling meal. Make a batch today and enjoy it for weeks to come. Note: Mario Batali prepared this recipe differently on air but for best results follow the procedures below.
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ingredients
  • 4 Cup vodka
  • zest of 10 lemons 
  • 2 1/2 Cup sugar
  • 3 1/2 Cup water 
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step by step directions. We've Made Cooking As Easy As 1-2-3! print recipe 
  • step 1
    ingredients 4 Cup vodka
    zest of 10 lemons 
    instructions Place vodka and zest in a sealable jar, like a mason jar and allow to sit in a cool place for 4 days. 
  • step 2
    ingredients 2 1/2 Cup sugar
    3 1/2 Cup water 
    instructions On the fifth day place 2 1/2 cups sugar and 3 1/2 cups water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.  Allow to cook 5 minutes, remove from heat and allow to cool. 
  • step 3
    ingredients  
    instructions Add sugar solution to the vodka solution and allow to stand overnight. 
  • step 4
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    instructions Strain through a layer of cheesecloth in a conical sieve, pressing the solids firmly.  Strain again through a second layer in the same manner. 
  • step 5
    instructions Chill and allow to stand 1 week.  Serve very cold.
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