Liqueur Limoncello, or Italian "mezim"

Liqueur Limoncello, or Italian "mezim"

Category: The drinks

Kitchen: italian

Ingredients
Lemons	6 pcs.
granulated sugar	400 ml
water	300 ml
Food alcohol 96%	500 ml

Cooking method

• Lemons (size matters - take medium or large, or small, but then - 7), wash properly, pour over with boiling water, cut, carefully remove the seeds, grind in a meat grinder or grinder.
• Pour granulated sugar with water, boil over a fire so that the sugar is completely dissolved and the syrup becomes transparent, cool until slightly warm.
• Put chopped lemons in a two-liter jar, add alcohol, pour in the syrup and mix thoroughly. It is good to close the jar with a lid so that there is no "information leakage"
• Put the jar in a cool, dark place for a month. Shake the contents periodically so that the lemon mass better gives its delights into the drink.
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• After a month, strain the contents through 4 layers of gauze, squeeze the mass thoroughly. Some sediment is allowed in limoncello, as in any drink made from natural raw materials.
• They drink limoncello both in pure form and in cocktails.

The dish is designed for

1.25 l

Time for preparing:

1 month

Note

Limoncello is the national Italian "mezim". It is to this fragrant liquor that the Italians attribute the fact that they have almost no obscenely fat people. It is so customary that they end a plentiful dinner with a glass of limoncello, which supposedly contributes to better digestion of food. Let's check? If we put the liquor right now, it will be ready for the New Year holidays, and there we also have a long vacation, which is traditionally associated with abundant meals and constant remorse about poorly converging skirts when it comes time to go to work.
Traditional limoncello is actually not cooked like that. Or rather, not only this way. The most common recipe given by reference books is the zest of 8-10 lemons (without the white part), alcohol or vodka, sugar syrup. And they insist on it most often no more than a week. But I was sorry to undress the lemons, and leave them naked and blue for no reason ... Therefore, I was delighted when I attacked the recipe where the whole fruit is involved. Since we have something to compare with (exactly a month ago we returned from a tour of Italy), I can say that this limoncello turned out to be no worse. And even a little more aromatic and richer in colors to the taste than purchased. I would like to think that when Italians make it at home, it looks like this
Now about the degrees. There are 25-30 of them in a traditional drink. I don't know how many of them I got. There is no alcohol meter, but ... I remember the saying of one of our acquaintances: "I know my norm: if I fell, that's enough!" It was enough for me to feel that the world is beautiful, 2 glasses of 30 g each, and my husband tasted another one on top ... But he is in another weight category
But ... I don't really drink vodka. I don't like the taste or the state after. It has now been half an hour since Limoncello had gone to digest Sunday lunch. "Lightness in thought - incomprehensible to the mind!" (C) Honestly, the hops are almost gone, but life is beautiful anyway
By joint efforts, with unchanging assurances of perfect respect for each other, we decided that our limoncello is in the range from 30 to 40 degrees. "Plus or minus, somewhere like that ..." (C)

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Irina, looks very, very attractive!

Ira, where do you get alcohol?

What a beauty! It remains only to add alcohol ...

With alcohol, yes, there is a problem ... There are two ways out: go to pharmacies and joke where they still sell (now it has become somehow tense with this) vials of medical alcohol for the preparation of medicines. They say that in some there are, and not in Moscow, this is easier than in the capital. There are bottles of 100 ml. Persuade them to give it to you without a prescription, for "mizim" It seems that private pharmacies don't ask for a prescription.
Or do it with vodka. Then the water can be halved in the syrup (which is a shame, because the final product will be less). Or not to reduce, and sacrifice the strength of the finished product (in my opinion, it is not criminal, it will still be delicious).

I accidentally broke off this wealth, gave

Now about the degrees. There are 25-30 of them in a traditional drink. I don't know how many of them I got.

woooot !!!!! and since, personally, I do not really like strong drinks, it is possible to cook with vodka

Ikra, super, thanks !! Now I’ll definitely get myself together and make this drink.I’ve been looking at him for a long time, I even tried to buy alcohol * JOKINGLY * it didn’t go further than two 100ml bottles, so ... we need three more and we will be happy

They say that in some there are, and not in Moscow, this is easier than in the capital. There are bottles of 100 ml. Persuade them to give it to you without a prescription, for "mizim" It seems that private pharmacies don't ask for a prescription.

no, this number does not work for us, we need to think something else

[Ikra]

Ikralet me kiss you!

Since the time of Tsar Pea, I have a liter jar of alcohol rolled up with a lid. If the degrees have not evaporated, then I will do Limoncello. By the New Year just in time!

Tanya, vodka is still not prohibited from selling. Make it with vodka. These degrees - do we girls need it? We want it tasty and beautiful. And for this I am responsible.

You shouldn't touch it, just ... forget it Slide it somewhere to move your leg, but don't drink with your eyes

Ah-ah-ah! Thank you, Irina.
I take it to bookmarks. Special respect for the photos - very juicy and delicious.

Photos - my husband is not able to foltograph in principle, I am the "master of the skeet".

You are like a child, by God! Pour alcohol into limoncella in a 1: 1 ratio. One part into lemons, the other into itself. For a while, amnesia has already been provided. As soon as the memory begins to return, you take on the "second part" again ... And so - a month. What is not clear?
🔗

Irina, you, by the way, with the recipe. I wanted limoncella and, without hesitation, went to the store. And, wow - limoncella! But, after all, I am also literate! I read the composition: alcohol, sugar, dye, natural lemon flavor. And I think: why do I need colored alcohol? I don't want anything, I want a natural! And now, get it, sign it! Thank you very much! I have four huge lemons grown on two lemon trees. Their aroma is unsurpassed, store-bought far away. I thought where it would be more interesting to attach them, except for tea. Everything, as impossible, by the way !!!

[Olesya425]

Olesya425, Blimey! How did you grow lemons? I think your limoncello will be the best!

Irina, thank you very much for such a recipe. I will definitely do it by the New Year. But you will have to do with vodka, since you will not find alcohol in the afternoon with fire

I will also supply vodka in the near future. I got the alcohol by accident, but I think it will be great with vodka too!

It's also good to chill it (limoncella) very much in the freezer before drinking ...

A friend brought me a bottle from Italy, I really liked it, and I tried to make it myself, made it with vodka, it turned out to be a delicious drink, only another, the store one was without acidity, unlike homemade. I will definitely try your recipe. Thank you for reminding me of such a wonderful drink!

Yes, it is from the freezer that they drink it

Ira, thanks for the recipe. We must freak out.
This is how my mother does lemongrass. Gorgeous thing, from the series: Life goes on!

[Ikra!]

Ikra! Ira! Thanks for reminding me! We called this drink "Khikhanki-khakhanki".After using it, this is the only thing that happens. For girls I will represent

Respect to my husband for the pictures

[vernisag]

So, it looks like the New Year's plan for displacement will be exceeded! Just made Orange Liqueur from vernisag, took a sample from the cherries preserved in alcohol in the summer, and then there was another temptation. It appears so, if my New Year holidays drag on, I ask you to blame Irina ...

Ikra! Thanks for the recipe!
I love Limoncello, I always bring a bottle from Europe ...
But it didn’t occur to me to do it myself. I'll take a chance with your recipe, maybe you won't need to spend on it in duty free!

[lillay]

lillay , I am sure that home is no worse. Colleagues at work, including those who have been to Italy and tried the original, appreciated it. In the morning I print the recipe "in triplicate" (C). Do it and enjoy it!

[Irina]

Irina, never did such things at home. And I looked at your recipe and I feel I can’t resist. I'd like to do it! Hope I can do it.
Thanks for such a wonderful recipe!

Oh, how on time !!!! In the summer, friends from Italy brought a drink (purchased) and voiced the recipe at the table (it could contain both alcohol and vodka) ... I wrote it down on a napkin, lit up to make it, and the napkin disappeared ...
Here you are !!!! Recipe !!!! Thank you very much !!! Today I will do !!! On vodka.

[Irina, Ikra,]

Irina, Ikra, how timely did you submit the recipe for such a delicious medicine! We will have time to prepare for the holiday.
Thank you very much - now we will all get slimmer from "Limoncello" !!!

[Twist]

Twist, Marish, you will certainly do better than me
Altsena , I am also glad that this recipe was formed in time. Now is the time to start preparing for the holidays. You can also give homemade limoncello to someone in a beautiful bottle.
MariS, I will be glad if it is useful to all of you!

[Irina, Ikra]

Irina, Ikra, I will report limoncello already done, only in the photo he turned out to be something pale

[natalisha_31]

natalisha_31 , that's great! It doesn't matter in the photo, the main thing in life is that it will turn out right. Hurrah! The first went!

and I insist on alcohol only on lemon zest, it is important that it is removed without the white zest. I pour the zest with alcohol and for 2-3 weeks in a dark place, shaking it periodically. Then I add sugar and water. When alcohol has not yet been diluted with water, it has a thick yellow dark color, and when diluted with water it becomes a very bright lemon color, brighter than the lemons themselves. Because of this, all my guests always think that I tint it with something artificial. I add sugar and water to my taste. I drank the original limoncello, the taste and color were exactly the same, but now I try to dilute with more water. so that it is not so strong, usually to the point where alcohol is not felt at all when sipping. and only then the "arrival" was. I get alcohol from my friends' nurses. I will try to take a photo of my limoncello.

Irina, everyone is surprised and I was surprised at first too. Then a neighbor explained to me that the two lemon trees that she gave me, so as not to throw them away, have been living with her since the Second World War (yes, the 2nd World War). Then the plant where her husband worked moved from somewhere in the south of the country to Novosibirsk and brought these trees. They give lemons, and of some incredible sizes. I turned that tree itself almost into a bonsai: in comparison with the size of the fruits. They ripen and grow from the beginning of fruit setting for 7 months. We used to be surprised. Now we are used to it. And this year my fig tree (in a pot) produced a delicious white fig. Only he was small, but delicious! Figs are also a rarity from my mother's friends. They give me a lot of things: there is a lot of space and I have enough love for all living things, so my trees grow and bear fruit ... Why the lemon tree has been living for so many years, I also do not understand, because everything has its own period.

My mother made such a liqueur in perestroika times, although then they insisted on well-refined moonshine.
Noble thing!

and I insist on alcohol only on lemon peel, it is important that it is removed without the white peel. I fill the zest with alcohol and for 2-3 weeks in a dark place, shaking occasionally. Then I add sugar and water. When alcohol has not yet been diluted with water, it has a thick yellow dark color, and when diluted with water it becomes a very bright lemon color, brighter than the lemons themselves. Because of this, all my guests always think that I tint it with something artificial. I add sugar and water to my taste. I drank the original limoncello, the taste and color were exactly the same, but now I try to dilute with more water. so that it is not so strong, usually to the point where alcohol is not felt at all when sipping. and only then the "arrival" was. I get alcohol from my friends' nurses. I will try to take a photo of my limoncello.

Yeah, I've seen this recipe, and I think it's the most traditional. Only I felt sorry for the "undressed" lemons. Where I dug up my recipe, I don't even remember (on the Internet), and I did ... as I did. Almost by eye, "based on". It worked out well.
It will be very nice if you show your limoncello

Irina, everyone is surprised and at first I was surprised too. Then a neighbor explained to me that the two lemon trees that she gave me, so as not to throw them away, have been living with her since the Second World War (yes, the 2nd World War). Then the plant where her husband worked moved from somewhere in the south of the country to Novosibirsk and brought these trees. They give lemons, and of some incredible sizes. I turned that tree itself almost into a bonsai: in comparison with the size of the fruits. They ripen and grow from the beginning of fruit setting for 7 months. We used to be surprised. Now we are used to it. And this year my fig tree (in a pot) produced a very tasty white fig. Only he was small, but delicious! Figs are also a rarity from my mother's friends. They give me a lot of things: there is a lot of space and I have enough love for all living things, so my trees grow and bear fruit ... Why the lemon tree has been living for so many years, I also do not understand, because everything has its own period.

This is a very unusual story! And the lemon is a tree, it has been given a long life. And it's great that the plants love you so much, you are a good person! I would be glad if you like limoncello

[Olesya425]

Olesya425, and you show us your rare lemon

Every time I am looking for a recipe at the same time and where to attach undressed lemons, then in jam, then just twist with sugar, then where else ..

So I was too lazy to attach them

Battery, ready for battle !!!


The second one went !!


Something I didn’t do well. I'll cut another lemon, after all. Thank you, Irina, for the recipe, I've already sniffed, the day was not in vain))

In, and I got this in color. And in the photo some colorless

and I have already bought everything, I will prepare a picture of what happens

Well done !!!! I had a two-liter can ... I need to do more in the big one

And if you combine tradition and economic innovation - grate the zest, and then add the white scrolled insides?

So it's easier not to bother with the separation of the zest, but to turn everything at once, entirely.

Now, I've already done everything and now it remains to wait a bit to try

Hurrah! And they promised to bring me alcohol, if not deceived, then by the new year I will have Limoncello too !!!

Hurrah!!!!! Well, girls, you make me happy! Sniff, sniff In this chilly time, this is the only way to save ourselves from influenza
You see, with a certain amount of luck, alcohol is somewhere, and it's not bad with vodka.
Yesterday I put it on vodka myself, only halved the water. I tried, of course - one lemon perfume, the alcoholic part is not felt yet. There will be an expedited option for our gatherings at Shpilka, 2 weeks. I think we will report on the results. I hope that it will be infused normally. Actually, different tinctures are set for a couple of weeks. A month is for the most persistent, like you and me

Yesterday I put it on vodka myself, only halved the water.

And I didn't half the water. And what can I do now?

And I, too, will be limiting, they will give me a lift today, it remains to buy current with lemons