Cook the Book: Bottega's Limoncello

Cook the Book: Bottega's Limoncello
Cook the Book: Bottega's Limoncello is From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. If you have orange zest, grey goose orange vodka, lemon zest, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.

Instructions

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Combine the citrus zest, grain alcohol, and vodka in a large glass jar. Cover and set the jar in a cool, dark place for 7 to 10 days to infuse the alcohol with the flavorful citrus oils
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Strain the alcohol into a large glass jar.
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Mix in the simple syrup, stirring to combine. Store the limoncello tightly sealed in the refrigerator, where it will keep for weeks.
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Note: For simple syrup, combine equal parts water and sugar in a sauce pan.
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Heat until the sugar dissolves and simmer for 2 minutes.
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Remove from heat and let cool. Simple syrup keeps for weeks in a tightly sealed jar in the refrigerator.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score3
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