Homemade lime liqueur is remembered for its rich citrus aroma, pleasant sweet and sour taste, which does not feel alcohol, and non-standard light green color. The strength and sugar content can be adjusted to taste. Subject to the preparation technology, an excellent dessert alcohol is obtained.
The liqueur requires green, firm limes with a firm skin and a persistent aroma. A suitable alcohol base is diluted ethyl alcohol, vodka or well-purified moonshine.
Ingredients:
- lime – 3 pieces (medium);
- vodka (alcohol 40-45%, moonshine) – 0,5 liters;
- sugar (honey) – to taste;
- fresh ginger root – 7-10 grams (optional).
- water – to reduce the strength (optional).
Liquid flower honey pairs well with lime flavor. Ginger adds a burning note to the liqueur, so it’s important not to overdo it.
lime liqueur recipe
1. Scald limes with boiling water, rinse in running water and wipe dry to remove wax or other preservative, which is used to coat the fruit peel to increase shelf life.
2. Peel for vegetables or a knife to remove the zest – the upper green part of the peel.
It is important not to touch the white part of the peel, otherwise the drink will be bitter. I do not advise making liquor on lime peels – it will turn out too bitter.
3. Put the zest and ginger cut into small pieces into a glass jar, add the juice from the peeled limes. To soften the taste, you can add a tablespoon of sugar or honey. Pour in vodka or other alcoholic base, mix, seal tightly.
4. Move the jar to a dark, warm place. Insist 7 days. Shake once a day.
5. Strain the finished lime infusion through cheesecloth, squeeze the zest to dryness.
6. Sweeten the drink with sugar (honey) and (or) dilute with water to reduce the strength. Stir, pour into bottles for storage, close tightly.
If you need to add sugar and water at the same time, it is better to make a syrup: mix in a saucepan, bring to a boil, boil for 5 minutes over low heat, removing the foam, then remove from the stove, cool to room temperature and pour into the infusion. When diluted with water or syrup, the drink may become cloudy.
7. Leave the finished lime liqueur in the refrigerator or cellar for 2-3 days to stabilize the taste. Serve well chilled or over ice.
Shelf life away from direct sunlight – up to 5 years. Fortress – 37-38% (without adding water and sugar).