CREAMY LIMONCELLO 
Makes just under 4 quarts

8 lemons
2 oranges
1 liter (33.8 ounces) pure alcohol, or 4 1/4 cups*
8 3/4 cups whole milk
5 pounds sugar (10 cups)
1 shot glass whiskey
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

*We use Everclear, which comes in 750 ml bottles. You will need to buy two bottles of Everclear for this recipe, but you'll use only about 1 to 1 1/2 cups of the second bottle. (Some people use 100-proof vodka.)

Peel lemons and oranges, being careful not to include any white pith or pulp. Place peels in a bowl and cover with alcohol. Soak for 1 week on the countertop. Note: It's helpful to place a plate on top of the peels so they don't float to the top.

After a week, strain lemon and orange alcohol and discard peels. Pour into a heavy-bottomed, large saucepan. Add milk, sugar, whiskey and vanilla. Bring to a boil, then reduce until just bubbling and cook for 5 minutes. Stir continuously, and keep a close eye on it so it does not boil over. Remove from heat and let cool completely. A thin film will form on top of the limoncello. Skim it off and discard, then pour thorough a fine mesh sieve.

Pour into bottles and freeze.

Note: We use plastic containers, which are safer to handle than glass, but either can be used. Keep in freezer at all times. Shake before using.

recipe reviews
Creamy Limoncello
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 Anthony (United States) says:
This is a great recipe and made it many times. I find that 5 lbs of sugar is much too sweet (for me) so I cut it down to about 3 1/2 lbs or about 7 cups sugar. But everyone has their own preference. Thanks for your recipe.

 

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