Limoncello di Sorrento?!
Limoncello di Sorrento?
My husband and I recently returned from a fabulous honeymoon in Sorrento, Italy, where I had the opportunity to try the only REAL limoncello. Since the stash we brought back is nearly gone, I want to try making my own. I have the recipe (from Sorrento), but I was wondering which alcohol I should use- Everclear, or vodka? Also, since lemons from Sorrento aren't an option, will organic be the closest match?
Answers: Everclear (95%), definitely! Unless otherwise noted, for Italian liquors this is the standard.
As for lemons, you should simply use the better you can get :)
Limoncello is spreaded all around Italy, different varieties of lemons are used according to regions. Source(s):
I live in Italy, occasionally make some liquor myself I just spent my last college semester in Italy and I found that the best way to make lemoncello was with everclear and Italian lemons but I would guess that organic lemons would be your best bet back at home. Good luck and enjoy