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What a revelation, Ive never had it before and went to a new Italian eatery in town and a lovely meal and a tiramisu to finish, the waiter turned up at the table with a couple of glasses, shot size glasses of Limoncello, I was a bit skeptical but after a few sips, wow! lovely finish to Italian food and better than my usual calypso coffee with cream floating on top.
After googling it I see the offerings are many so what one to get? any ideas of the best one to buy? they seem to vary massively in price.
 
I love the stuff, Aldi do a mighty fine one for around £7 a bottle. My wife does a mean gin, Cointreaux and Limoncello cocktail, bloomin' lovely it is!
 
mex said:
I love the stuff, Aldi do a mighty fine one for around £7 a bottle. My wife does a mean gin, Cointreaux and Limoncello cocktail, bloomin' lovely it is!
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I was SO hoping someone would say the Aldi one was decent, I was feeling a bit cheap when I thought of getting it, I will have a go then at 7 quid if its not a bad one!! Happy days

I did have a go at their "After Dark" Tia Maria liqueur and as a backup it wasn't too bad, and in a Black Russian you cant tell the difference,
 
We made some, or rather, my other half did and it goes did very well with visitors...
 
our regular Italian leaves me a bottle each time - half full by the time I have finished..... love the stuff I do.

The Lidl one is rather good too,
 
I make my own, and i always bring a few bottles back from Italy, when i visit family.

On the odd occasion i buy a bottle we have an Italian delicatessen in town, that although is a bit pricier than my local supermarket, is always decent stuff.

Oh and keep the bottle in the freezer, take it out 5 minutes before you want some, it's extra delicious ice cold.

This is from my Italian food page...

Fancy making your own Limoncello? It's not actually that hard.

Ingredients

12 Medium sized very fresh organic lemons
750 Ml (1 Bottle) Alcohol (Can use Vodka instead)
750 Ml Water
2 1/4 Cups Sugar

Directions

Pour all the alcohol in a large sealable jar.

Wash the lemons and with a very sharp knife cut the zest very finely without removing any of the white part of the skin.

Place the zest in the jar with the alcohol. Repeat the process for all the lemons.

Store the jar in a dark place for 20 days.

After the 20 days, put 750 Ml of water in a pot and add the sugar.

Boil the water so that the sugar completely melts.

Let the water completely cool off and add the alcohol.

Discard the zest.

Mix the water and alcohol well and bottle.

Let the Limoncello cure for about 20 days in a dark area.

Place one bottle in the freezer for serving. Serve ice cold.

And Limoncello ice cream is delicious too :)
 
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In Europe you can get pure drinking alcohol (it's about 98% by volume) so if you use vodka you don't add the water or it becomes too dilute (just let the sugar dissolve in the vodka over time - no heating), it's basically like sloe gin but with vodka and lemon rind instead.

And as said you should keep it in the freezer, all the Italians I know serve it from the freezer (and every time I've been to Italy) and it is better for it.
 
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So ....would you believe it, the friends who I introduced this new beverage to, turned up with a bottle from Aldi as a thank you! They love it now and I think the 7.00 offering from Aldi is rather nice, not bad at all.

Swissy said:
Fancy making your own Limoncello? It's not actually that hard.
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ZaZ I am gonna have a go at that Thanks!

A small glass after a meal is so nice! but its best suited to post Italian food.

Iced Cream flavored with it :banana: Gonna try that too!
 
Glad you found some you like Bill, don't forget to stick it in the freezer ;)

As for Limoncello ice cream...

From my Italian food and drink Web page

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Anyone ever made this? I've got some Limoncello in my freezer and this looks delish :)

Limoncello ice cream

This recipe is technically a frozen parfait, rather than an ice cream. It is creamy and luscious but does not require churning.
Serve with berries or poached fruit if you wish.
I particularly enjoy it with sliced strawberries tossed with sliced basil.

3 egg yolks
95g (1/3 cup plus 1 tbsp) castor sugar (1st measure)
450ml (1 ¾ cups + 1 tbsp) cream
95g (1/3 cup + 1 tbsp) castor sugar (2nd measure)
45ml (3 tbsp) Limoncello

Place egg yolks in a bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk, add first measure of castor sugar and whisk until pale yellow and creamy.

In a separate bowl place cream and second measure of castor sugar and whip until soft peaks form.

Pour cream mixture onto egg yolk mixture and, using a large spoon or spoon-shaped spatula, gently fold ingredients together.

Slowly pour Limoncello into cream mixture and, using a large spoon or spoon-shaped spatula, fold to combine.

Pour mixture into Ice Cream Tub. Cover ice cream with lid from tub. Freeze overnight, or for up to 3 weeks.


Nawty said:
In Europe you can get pure drinking alcohol (it's about 98% by volume) so if you use vodka you don't add the water or it becomes too dilute (just let the sugar dissolve in the vodka over time - no heating), it's basically like sloe gin but with vodka and lemon rind instead.

And as said you should keep it in the freezer, all the Italians I know serve it from the freezer (and every time I've been to Italy) and it is better for it.
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Sorry only just seen this, you are right, but obviously the less water you put in the more potent it becomes.

I have made Limoncello following that recipe, you can have more than one glass without falling over, and it's delicious, :)
 
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I told the Mrs its not alcoholic, :whistle: Why is my face all flushed then? :rolleyes:
 
Big (y) for drinking streight from the freezer! makes it almost a different drink entirely More yummy! I must stop though now and moderate my intake....:naughty:
 
Oh wait until you make trifle with it. Sponge fingers soaked in it. Google the recipe(s).

Oh and it italy I had a tiramisu made with it
 
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Byker28i said:
Oh wait until you make trifle with it. Sponge fingers soaked in it. Google the recipe(s).

Oh and it italy I had a tiramisu made with it
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Must admit i've never had it in a Tiramisu, and i love that, was it good?
 
Yup, quite a surprisingly refreshing pud. Again sponge (lady?) finger dipped in the booze with more I think and zest in the cream. Certainly memorable.
 
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Yup, quite a surprisingly refreshing pud. Again sponge (lady?) finger dipped in the booze with more I think and zest in the cream. Certainly memorable.
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Thanks, it's on my try list next time i make Tiramisu.
 
Down to a fiver at Aldi if you are quick!!
 
Byker28i said:
Oh wait until you make trifle with it. Sponge fingers soaked in it. Google the recipe(s).

Oh and it italy I had a tiramisu made with it
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Trifle ...who'd of thought, I can see it now though! great idea!
 
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