The Limoncello Quest Troubleshooting Guide

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Do an extra filtration using 2 paper coffee filters at once

Let it rest longer. It may never be as good as filtered but it will mellow over time.

This is a natural result of zesting instead of peeling. Let it rest in the bottle for a few months and it will become clear over time. Cloudiness doesn't affect flavor.

Can't be fixed after the fact. Use it for mixed drinks and increase the alcohol % in your next batch.

Add more simple syrup and let it rest longer. The amount to add is guesswork unless you know the alcohol % in the limoncello you already have. If you have that, use the .

Skim the film off the top and enjoy. A small amount of film at the top is to be expected.

Can't be fixed after the fact. Use more and/or better lemons in the next batch.

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You forgot to scrub your lemons

You forgot to filter your liquor

Your limoncello is cloudy

Your limoncello is too sweet

Your limoncello has too much alcohol heat

Your limoncello develops a film of debris at the top

Your limoncello has a weak lemon flavor/aroma

Your limoncello is too dark or light in color

Your limoncello freezes in the freezer

Can't be fixed after the fact. This is a function of the lemons used, all you can do is choose different lemons in the next batch. Organic lemons tend to produce a darker color limoncello.

The alcohol % is too low (given the temperature of your freezer). You can't change the alcohol % after the fact (well, you can but it probably won't taste right). Fiddle with the to find a freezer temperature that will work with the batch you already have.

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IF THIS HAPPENS: THEN DO THIS:The Limoncello Quest Troubleshooting Guide

IF THIS HAPPENS: THEN DO THIS:

Do an extra filtration using 2 paper coffee filters at once

Let it rest longer. It may never be as good as filtered but it will mellow over time.

This is a natural result of zesting instead of peeling. Let it rest in the bottle for a few months and it will become clear over time. Cloudiness doesn't affect flavor.

Can't be fixed after the fact. Use it for mixed drinks and increase the alcohol % in your next batch.

Add more simple syrup and let it rest longer. The amount to add is guesswork unless you know the alcohol % in the limoncello you already have. If you have that, use the .

Skim the film off the top and enjoy. A small amount of film at the top is to be expected.

Can't be fixed after the fact. Use more and/or better lemons in the next batch.

calculator

You forgot to scrub your lemons

You forgot to filter your liquor

Your limoncello is cloudy

Your limoncello is too sweet

Your limoncello has too much alcohol heat

Your limoncello develops a film of debris at the top

Your limoncello has a weak lemon flavor/aroma

Your limoncello is too dark or light in color

Your limoncello freezes in the freezer

Can't be fixed after the fact. This is a function of the lemons used, all you can do is choose different lemons in the next batch. Organic lemons tend to produce a darker color limoncello.

The alcohol % is too low (given the temperature of your freezer). You can't change the alcohol % after the fact (well, you can but it probably won't taste right). Fiddle with the to find a freezer temperature that will work with the batch you already have.

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IF THIS HAPPENS: THEN DO THIS:The Limoncello Quest Troubleshooting Guide