The area of Naples and the Amalfi coast in Italy is known for its lemon trees and the liquor Limoncello and Limoncello Cream. My husband's cousin from Naples gave me her family recipe for the Limoncello Cream when we visited family in Naples in May 1998. This is a delicious frozen liquor drink, which is wonderful to sip on a hot summer's day, or any day. I also have a recipe for the "regular" Limoncello. You can purchase this liquor throughout Naples and the Amalfi coast. The glass bottles are beautifully decorated. Enjoy!

Limoncello Cream

Zest of 8 Lemons

1 liter of 100 proof Vodka

3-1/2 cups of sugar

2 liters milk

large container

Wash and dry lemons. Zest the lemons, making sure to remove the pith. Add the zest to a large container and add the vodka.  Store the bottle at room temperature for 1 week.

In a large pot, combine the sugar and milk. Bring it almost to a boil, making sure the sugar has dissolved.

Let this mixture cool completely.

As you add the vodka mixture, use a strainer to catch the zest. Pour the completed mixture into bottles.

Store in freezer.

Monica's Limoncello Cream Liquor

After collecting several recipes and making them (including the above recipe), here's my version.  It's delicious!

1 Liter alcohol

7 Lemons, washed and dried

3 Cups sugar

1 quart plus 20 oz. half & half cream

Zest the lemons and place in a large container with the alcohol.  Let sit for 2 weeks. 

In a large pot, add the sugar and cream.  Heat until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes.  Let this mixture cool completely.  Add the lemon/alcohol mixture into the pot using a strainer to catch the zest.  Pour mixture into 2 bottles. 

Store in freezer. 

July 2001

Monica Pileggi