Recipe: Limoncello in an hour with the Magic Butter Machine

 So a typical limoncello or lemoncello (they both use lemons), is to zest a bunch of lemons, let that sit in high proof alcohol like Everclear, for 2 weeks, 2 parts sugar to one part water simple syrup then wait 2 more week than bottle.  I have a batch of it at home, and it is really tasty.

This week I just got a Magic Butter Machine.  On their website is a recipe for Lemoncello in an hour!

everclear and magic butter machine

Here is their recipe:
Lemoncello
Ingredients:
    7 lemons, juiced and the zest peeled off with a potato peeler
    3 cups Everclear 190 proof liquor (150 proof is ok)
    18 ounces sugar

How to:
    Add all of the ingredients into your MB2 machine and close the top.
    Press the “Temperature” button and set at 160ºF then press the “1 Hour/Oil” button.
    Strain into filter to get out all of the lemon zest.
    Pour into a bottle and store in the fridge.

lemoncello before in magic butter machine

lemoncello ready in an hour

I have to admit I was a bit skeptical but the end result is quite delicious.  Since this recipe includes the juice, the flavor is brighter and fuller than the cello with just the peel.  Being ready in an hour is also quite nice!  I would say test number one on the Magic Butter Machine was a success!