limoncello brands?

[jessicablock]

Hi All - Can someone let me know of good limoncello brands that one could buy in the US?

I've seen Pallini and Caravella... any good?

Thanks!

[madonnadelpiatto]

I second the idea of making it. You need fresh unwaxed organic lemons, a strong spirit, sugar and water, I can post our family's recipe if anybody is interested.

[Cheesed]

I would love to have your recipe. Thank you.

[ekc]

Yes please!

[DaleJ]

This is Mario Batali's, with my slant:

Peal five lemons (no pith) and soak in 1 1/2 cups Everclear for four days. Heat 1 1/2 cups water with a cup of sugar until blended. Strain out lemon, combine simple sugar with Everclear and hold for a week.

[madonnadelpiatto]

Mine is very similar. I am copying from my blog as I understand I am not allowed to link to it:

Recipe

zest of 1 kg (2 pounds) organic lemons
1 litre (1 quart) 95 % alcohol (you can use grain alcohol or very strong Vodka)
1 litre (1 quart) water
800 gr. (4 cups) sugar

Peel the lemons making sure to remove only the yellow part of the zest, transfer in a jar, add alcohol, close and keep in a cool dark place for at least 2 weeks.

After this time prepare the sugar syrup. Bring the water and sugar to a low boil until the sugar dissolves completely. Cool.

Filter and discard the zest. Transfer the infusion in a bowl and add syrup to the lemony alcohol. Transfer into bottles. Stopper the bottles and keep in a cool dark place at least 2 months before using.

[DaleJ]

Why not make your own? I've done it for years.

[jen kalb]

we make ours too.important to exclude the white pith, though. and to use greener lemons, if they are findable.

[bob96]

I find both these heavy and overworked. Try the clean tasting Villa Massa from Sorrento, or, for a nice change at a very attractive price, the Limoncino dell'Isola made with Sicilian fruit by the Caffo distillery in Calabria. Check labels: some brands have coloring added, which is totally unecessary.