Super Limoncello. Don’t throw lemon peels away!

Step-by-Step Tutorial: How to Make Super Limoncello

Ingredients:

• Lemon peels from 8-12 lemons or leftover lemon peels from making super juice
• Sugar
• Vodka (40% ABV)
• Water

Step 1: Prepare the Lemon Peels

1. If you have leftover lemon peels from making super juice, weigh them to determine the amount you have.
2. If making smaller batches of super juice, freeze the used peels until you have enough to make a small amount of super limoncello.

Step 2: Make the Oleo Saccharum

1. Combine 200 grams of leftover lemon peels with 125 grams of sugar in an airtight container to make an oleo saccharum.
2. Let it sit for at least 1 hour to extract the essential oils from the peels and create a flavorful citrus syrup.

Step 3: Add Spirit and Water

1. Transfer the oleo saccharum to a sous vide bag.
2. Add 330 ml of vodka and 110 ml of water to the bag.
3. Vacuum seal the bag with a double seal and place it in a sous vide bath at 55°C (150°F) for 4 hours.
4. Shake the bag every 30 minutes for even cooking.

Step 4: Strain and Filter

1. After 4 hours, cool the bag in an ice bath.
2. Cut open the bag and strain the super limoncello through a fine mesh strainer.
3. Squeeze the peels with a potato ricer to extract all the liquid.
4. Optionally, filter the limoncello again through a cloth filter for a clearer result.

Step 5: Bottling

1. Bottle the super limoncello, add a label, and let the flavors develop for a few days.
2. The liqueur should be good practically indefinitely but can be tasted right away.

Alternative Maceration Method:

1. If you don't have a sous vide, you can macerate the lemon peels in vodka for at least 4 days.
2. Strain the mixture, dilute with water, and filter through a cloth filter for a clearer liqueur.

Step 6: Cocktails

1. Negronicello:

   • In a chilled low tumbler glass, combine 1 oz gin, 1 oz super limoncello, 1 oz Lillet Blanc, grapefruit bitters, and saline solution.
   • Stir to chill and dilute, then garnish with a grapefruit peel.

2. Limoncello Spritz:

   • In a chilled stemmed glass filled with ice, mix 2.5 oz prosecco, 1.25 oz super limoncello, 0.25 oz elderflower liqueur, and 2 drops of saline solution.
   • Top with soda water, stir gently, and garnish with a mint bouquet.

Step 7: Enjoy and Share

1. Taste the cocktails and appreciate the unique flavor of the super limoncello.
2. Share your creations and the story of Super Limoncello with friends and on social media.

By following these steps, you can create your own batch of Super Limoncello and enjoy it in delicious cocktails like Negronicello and Limoncello Spritz. Cheers!