How to make Limoncello | Gennaro Contaldo

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  • Опубліковано 30 вер 2014
  • Gennaro's on the Amalfi Coast in Italy to show you how to make your own limoncello - an Italian lemon liqueur that's a very popular after dinner drink and great poured over ice cream. You'll need fresh lemons, pure grain alcohol (you should be able to buy this online), water and sugar.
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  • @usamanasher6852
    @usamanasher6852 7 років тому +892

    "VALENTINO ISE-DA KINGA OF-A LIMONI-CELLO... "
    ONLY ALLOWS HIM TO BRING THE SHOT GLASSES

  • @APOLLOAUDIO
    @APOLLOAUDIO 5 років тому +582

    His accent drifts from Italian to London East side. Nice one Govna'.

    • @saulgarcia7083
      @saulgarcia7083 5 років тому +31

      Dude I thought I was the only one that thought that. I said to my self is this guy English and doing an Italian accent?

    • @AngelIliikov
      @AngelIliikov 5 років тому +16

      @@saulgarcia7083 He is Italian, he just lives in London afaik

    • @NIGHTSTALKER973
      @NIGHTSTALKER973 5 років тому +12

      @@saulgarcia7083 He is Italian he has just lived in London for a long time so as you can imagine his accent sometimes drifts between the two.

    • @alexscott730
      @alexscott730 4 роки тому +2

      Oy!...Shata yu maout mate🤣👍

    • @michaelgossett1415
      @michaelgossett1415 4 роки тому +1

      I was thinking the same. Very distracting.

  • @LibLob24
    @LibLob24 9 років тому +401

    'There was a butterfly!' Gennaro knows how to make me smile.

  • @Kay-yl1rf
    @Kay-yl1rf 5 років тому +182

    I love how Valentino wore a sunny lemon coloured sweater for the video :)

  • @roys.1394
    @roys.1394 7 років тому +368

    Haha, based on the glass i bet that wasnt the first one they had.

  • @marceibel1131
    @marceibel1131 5 років тому +31

    He is like a living encyclopedia of Italian food. O man, i love it to hear him talking and cooking. So much love and passion.

    • @MrDvfdsv
      @MrDvfdsv 4 роки тому

      You speak like Gennaro hahah love it!

  • @tomfrantz
    @tomfrantz 9 років тому +48

    I vote for this LIMONCELLO video with the "BUTTERFLY", as the best video on UA-cam.
    My son and daughter made it with less sugar and it made me very happy.......

  • @robjacobs5199
    @robjacobs5199 6 років тому +419

    A couple of very important points were missed in this video. If you can't get alcohol over 40% then you need to leave the skins for at least two weeks to extract all the oil otherwise it will not go cloudy but remain clear when mixed as I found out.

    • @axeldrane
      @axeldrane 5 років тому +25

      Nice Tip, thanks! But in that case due to lower %of alchool ,would you need to use less water, ie less than the 750ml indicated here ?

    • @Ex0rz
      @Ex0rz 5 років тому +14

      Also you need to add more alcohol and a bit less water if you only have 40% or so alcohol. Otherwise its not gonna be strong enough.

    • @tomatojuice12
      @tomatojuice12 4 роки тому +2

      Rob, I've read that Everclear is nasty tasting. Would you suggest using plain vodka? Thank you!

    • @walkthroughskitty
      @walkthroughskitty 4 роки тому +7

      tomatojuice12 I used ever clear, tasted fine, very strong. I let my skins sit for 14 days not 3 though, and shook occasionally.

    • @Momani1001
      @Momani1001 4 роки тому +1

      Where do i get a 40% more pure alcohol? Is it the same one we use for medical cleaning purposes?

  • @snowdjagha
    @snowdjagha 4 роки тому +14

    Valentino added a lot to the video. Thank you, Valentino!

  • @boy638
    @boy638 9 років тому +183

    wow i was surprised no lemon juice was involved in making it, so simple!

    • @erichenderson6515
      @erichenderson6515 5 років тому +5

      Nope, just the lemon peels.

    • @dr.doppeldecker3832
      @dr.doppeldecker3832 5 років тому +26

      You just want the aroma of the lemons but not the acidity:)

    • @kristinkulman3221
      @kristinkulman3221 5 років тому +2

      There are some really good things in the lemon peel. Like limonene and vitamin C.

    • @silasteacher
      @silasteacher 2 роки тому +1

      I was surprised too

    • @AldoSchmedack
      @AldoSchmedack Рік тому

      Perls have the essential oils not so much the juice.

  • @annabrouskova744
    @annabrouskova744 9 років тому +63

    When life gives you lemons, make limoncello, because it makes everything so much better than lemonade! (I tried it with 90% alcohol, it was still a bit strong for me, so I added +50 ml of water.)

    • @finbira
      @finbira 5 років тому +13

      Darin Gennardo is a whimp! He added 750ml of water! You must be some kinda badass only adding 50ml!

    • @oceansuk
      @oceansuk 5 років тому +12

      @@finbira she means 50ml in addition to the 750ml

    • @aniketsharma4404
      @aniketsharma4404 5 років тому +8

      She missed the 750 ml water thing

    • @jarynznosa5532
      @jarynznosa5532 5 років тому +7

      @@finbira Czechs are tough when it comes to alcohol :-)

    • @pinkymunroe
      @pinkymunroe 2 роки тому

      May I ask how much water should i add if i used 96% alcohol?

  • @marcusmello69
    @marcusmello69 4 роки тому +9

    I'm never tired of seeing Genaro! I've watched this video at least 100 times for the past 4 years

    • @kathrynbillinghurst188
      @kathrynbillinghurst188 7 місяців тому

      Is Genaro the one starting with Gordon Ramsey! I swear I’ve seen him and heard his voice before! 🤔🍋🇦🇺💛

  • @zedtonator9754
    @zedtonator9754 5 років тому +1

    Italy food grows everywhere i swear i love this place

  • @tomfrantz
    @tomfrantz 9 років тому +2

    Thank you Gennaro and Valentino, You have the happiest life and best drink...

  • @googo151
    @googo151 5 років тому +6

    Happy happy butterfly moment. 2:24 secs. Love this video and recipe. Grazie Gennaro.

  • @Gingerknitter
    @Gingerknitter 9 років тому +78

    Dearest Gennaro, you are adorable!

    • @DrinksTube
      @DrinksTube  9 років тому +22

      Gingerknitter Oh Ginger, the feeling's mutual

  • @marinabayview
    @marinabayview 3 роки тому

    gosh.. I have never know that it is this easy. Thanks a million. 💐💐💐💐💐I will do it right away. ❤️💐❤️💐

  • @AskTheTree
    @AskTheTree 9 років тому +4

    could you do more such vids? like with hazelnut or so? reeeeeaaaally excited about the simplicity of this!

  • @HelenaRedgrave
    @HelenaRedgrave 9 років тому +19

    I'm not a huge fan of liqueurs, but I visited Capri not too long ago, and I have to say the Limoncello they make there is absolutely _fantastic_; definitively giving this a try.

    • @DrinksTube
      @DrinksTube  9 років тому +8

      Redgrave192 Same. There's a fair bit of poor quality limoncello around, but the type they make in the Amalfi area is pretty spectacular.

  • @KladosVentures
    @KladosVentures 4 роки тому +3

    Love growing onions under the lemon trees, as I do something similar under my plum and pluot trees!

  • @dailyhotguy
    @dailyhotguy 9 років тому

    What a fantastic holiday gift! So inspired. #bravo

  • @sciencegeek011
    @sciencegeek011 7 років тому +26

    The limoncello is amazing so I decided to experiment a little. I tried this with Meyer lemons and it was also very good. The Meyer lemons added a bit of bitterness and a hint of an herbal flavor, which was interesting. Look forward to more videos!

    • @DrinksTube
      @DrinksTube  7 років тому +5

      Nice one Benjamin! Keep on experimenting 🍸

    • @judichristopher4604
      @judichristopher4604 9 місяців тому +1

      Thank goodness Meyer Lemons worked because that is the BEST Lemons I can get here in New Mexico (US)...
      Thank you for sharing this information...

  • @Isaboeefe
    @Isaboeefe 9 років тому

    Always wanted to learn how to make Limoncello! Thanks a lot Gennaro Contaldo !!

    • @DrinksTube
      @DrinksTube  9 років тому +2

      Fotografando à Mesa Our pleasure! You should send us some snaps if you get the chance to make it! twitter.com/DrinksTube

  • @zoeelizabeth3231
    @zoeelizabeth3231 Рік тому +9

    i made this and had the lemons sit for 5 days instead of 3 cause i didn’t have time to make it on day 3 lol but it was amazing! thank you :)

    • @kathrynbillinghurst188
      @kathrynbillinghurst188 7 місяців тому

      Can I use Vodka as the alcohol component? 🤓
      Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺🍋

  • @WardyLion
    @WardyLion 5 років тому +6

    Until a couple of years ago I’d never heard of Limoncello, not until I tried a local Italian restaurant I’d not been in before and they suggested it after we got talking drinks. I love the stuff!

  • @HateRedStephen
    @HateRedStephen 3 роки тому +4

    i've done this sugar shaking thing, saves so much work. next week i'll be making arancello and then a personal project i call agrumicello, made with peels from lime, lemon, orange, pomelo, grapefruit and tangerines. hope it tastes heavenly.

    • @9Kindz
      @9Kindz 2 роки тому +3

      Any update on how it turned out? That sounds great!

  • @elbloqueCWG
    @elbloqueCWG 2 роки тому +9

    Gennaro I love your recipes!!
    I did this Limoncello but when I take it from the freezer it was frozen...
    If i use sugar dissolved in boiled water this not happens!! and has a better taste!!! I recommend this method!!

  • @godsavethequeen2798
    @godsavethequeen2798 2 роки тому

    I love Gennaro's ZEST for life, it's refreshing :D

  • @Adrian-wn2du
    @Adrian-wn2du 6 років тому

    Best Limoncello Ever. Thanks Gennaro

  • @SLABONECHD
    @SLABONECHD 2 роки тому

    no puedo creer lo bueno que es ete licor para la salud y lo facil que es para su preparacion

  • @igalukin
    @igalukin 9 років тому

    Just did it today and then watched the video) Thank, will to the fridge and take a shot, again))) It's really tasty!)

  • @kathrynbillinghurst188
    @kathrynbillinghurst188 7 місяців тому

    Thank you…may God continue to bless you! I love it…I love it…I love it!!! 🍋🍹🍋💛

  • @leonchira7350
    @leonchira7350 2 місяці тому

    Best video I ever seen! Lovely music 🤌🏻

  • @maximusmeridius1382
    @maximusmeridius1382 7 років тому +5

    Genaro, tu sei il MAESTRO... Ho fatto e è rimasto perfecto!!! Saluti da Brasile...

    • @TheInsaneFellow
      @TheInsaneFellow 6 років тому

      Hamilton Jr To um pouco atrasado já, mas ,de qlqr forma, onde vc encontrou álcool 95%?

    • @judck
      @judck 5 років тому

      @@TheInsaneFellow Tb to atrasado. Vc acha pela internet, procura álcool de cereais. Eu usei da CereAlcool.

  • @Ama-Elaini
    @Ama-Elaini 4 роки тому

    This must be the best way to get all that lovely flavour of lemon zest.

  • @now_ill_show_you_the_kaioken
    @now_ill_show_you_the_kaioken 5 років тому +1

    what a wonderful Italian accent, just a music to my ears and soul

  • @santhanakrishnan4280
    @santhanakrishnan4280 5 років тому +1

    I really love his attitude

  • @blueberryfuzz406
    @blueberryfuzz406 9 років тому +96

    For Australians out there Dan Murphy's sell Polmos Spirytus (95% Rectified Spirit) , which is suitable for this recipe :)

    • @VionyTania
      @VionyTania 9 років тому +4

      thank you, just wondered about it haha

    • @elbuitredemadrid8526
      @elbuitredemadrid8526 9 років тому +1

      I have searched it on their website but not found it. Anyway do you know if they sell it in QLD as well?

    • @amphion_au
      @amphion_au 7 років тому +7

      Some idiot over in Perth died from alcohol poisoning on their 18th birthday from that stuff so they stopped selling it everywhere.. You've probably found this out long ago already but posting it for anyone else to has the same question..

    • @rufnydex91
      @rufnydex91 5 років тому +7

      Funny thing guys. I live in the city where the Polmos is :) in Poland. Nice to hear that this product is known So far away from here :) high five

    • @joshuanappa5199
      @joshuanappa5199 5 років тому +1

      Not anymore :(

  • @ceyhununnotas279
    @ceyhununnotas279 3 роки тому

    Un grande chef Signor Gennaro...Saluti.👏👏👏👏👏☺🙏

  • @truthfinder6246
    @truthfinder6246 3 роки тому

    Saul is so lovable. His recipes are fantastic too.

  • @Jimmy_One
    @Jimmy_One 3 роки тому

    Its the best Limoncello, Thank you Gennaro you the best

  • @ARXDMOS
    @ARXDMOS 4 роки тому +4

    been using this recipe for a while. makes the best limoncello ever

    • @tegridy9569
      @tegridy9569 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for confirming. I'm gonna try tomorrow.

    • @ARXDMOS
      @ARXDMOS 4 місяці тому

      @@tegridy9569 it is by far the best recipe ive ever used. been making lemoncello for nearly 15 years

  • @mani_in_pasta_ricetteveloci
    @mani_in_pasta_ricetteveloci 8 років тому

    wow...great video, thanks!

  • @jessicag1314
    @jessicag1314 9 років тому

    Whoa! This is so easy!

  • @MrHttp123
    @MrHttp123 6 років тому +3

    awesome recipe! I used 0.55 l water to dilute (and 185g sugar), to obtain a limoncello with 30% alcohol! It's delicious!

  • @pauloamw
    @pauloamw 8 років тому +2

    This soundtrack is awesome! And I've just started making my limoncello.

  • @jeffarp7409
    @jeffarp7409 6 місяців тому

    I made a batch of this and I have been giving it to people for Christmas presents.

  • @suzysewsnv4445
    @suzysewsnv4445 Рік тому +14

    I’ve made it exactly this way twice now, once letting it sit for 3 days in Everclear and once for 2 weeks in Everclear. Both were really good but the 2-week version seemed a little better❤🍋🍋🍋

    • @AldoSchmedack
      @AldoSchmedack Рік тому +1

      Making as a gift this helps I think I will do 2 weeks thanks

    •  Рік тому +2

      Interestingly I had the opposite experience! The 2-week version had a much milder lemon vibe than the 3-day one I had experimented with previously.
      It might be that I was just unlucky with the quality of the lemons when leaving them in alcohol for longer...

    • @Sycon-X
      @Sycon-X Рік тому +2

      Thanks for sharing! I’m going to make this as well. So everything the same as shown in the video, except let it sit for 20 days instead of 3

    • @judichristopher4604
      @judichristopher4604 9 місяців тому +1

      4 weeks is even better... smooth

    • @judichristopher4604
      @judichristopher4604 9 місяців тому +1

      @
      You are right... longer is better

  • @ZhekaTrololo
    @ZhekaTrololo 9 років тому +2

    thank you!

  • @WeXaztor
    @WeXaztor 9 років тому +131

    Remember to use FRESH water, that old water wont do.

    • @Basistorel
      @Basistorel 4 роки тому +6

      it must be the ''nice one'' water

    • @OldManJenkins69
      @OldManJenkins69 4 роки тому +6

      water expires after about a year, you want the fresh stuff

    • @mikejuliet2619
      @mikejuliet2619 3 роки тому +3

      Roberto Moreno what mountain top do you source your water from?

  • @funnyg460
    @funnyg460 9 років тому

    Thank you so much. I was in Italy and never had that missed out:( So I have a small batch on right now after watching your video, thank you for sharing. You to are just to cute. I'll let you know how it comes out, keep your fingers crossed:)

  • @cucinaitaliana9534
    @cucinaitaliana9534 7 років тому

    Grande Gennaro sei il migliore

  • @bananasenpai
    @bananasenpai 3 роки тому +2

    You can tell they're best friends simply from how Gennaro is so hyper and Valentino is just there like "Hmm, yeah, nice."

  • @melodybambi1
    @melodybambi1 2 роки тому

    LOVE IT

  • @africanpride69
    @africanpride69 7 років тому +1

    wow that is so so simple.

  • @imleksutra933
    @imleksutra933 5 років тому

    Love it

  • @valentinavargas7687
    @valentinavargas7687 9 років тому

    Hermoso!!!!!

  • @tattooedhippiechick
    @tattooedhippiechick 9 років тому +3

    I'm totally making this for Yule gifts. Yum.

    • @DrinksTube
      @DrinksTube  9 років тому +1

      tattooedhippiechick Do it! Send us photos to let us know how you get on.

  • @clodearyana4158
    @clodearyana4158 Рік тому

    Thank u. I love limoncello🥂

  • @drmarcosmancini
    @drmarcosmancini 4 роки тому

    Awesome!

  • @saraswatkin9226
    @saraswatkin9226 3 місяці тому

    Best demonstraton for recipe.

  • @paul_propertyid
    @paul_propertyid 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this video i want make this at my home

  • @almederkati1472
    @almederkati1472 7 років тому

    That's fantastic!!!

  • @kokovaleto
    @kokovaleto 4 роки тому +2

    Genaro are you sure that is ready only for 3 days, is the fastest limoncello I have heard.
    I saw a lot of recipes between at least 10 and 30 days.

  • @beabiab
    @beabiab 3 роки тому +2

    Here in Brazil we use honey instead of sugar and water. we call it 'licor de limão e mel'.I'll try this one, it looks much tastier!

  • @marcelameholli4680
    @marcelameholli4680 2 роки тому

    Perfecto 👌🏻

  • @DrinksTube
    @DrinksTube  9 років тому +23

    Gennaro Contaldo let us in on the secret to making beautiful #Limoncello.

  • @TheVegetarianBaker
    @TheVegetarianBaker 9 років тому +6

    Limoncello is one of my favorite drinks to make. I zest mine instead of peeling. I think it gives more flavor. I like to mix a lime in there too.

    • @chefmike9945
      @chefmike9945 9 років тому +1

      Making it not Lemoncello. LOL

    • @TheVegetarianBaker
      @TheVegetarianBaker 9 років тому +4

      chef mike Just a little lime, not much. For every 4 lemons, I add like half a lime. :D For me it makes it more balanced. It's like adding a dash of salt to coffee. Brings out flavors you never expected.

    • @Mightytoon1
      @Mightytoon1 9 років тому +3

      TheVegetarianBaker Salt.... to coffee....!?

    • @TheVegetarianBaker
      @TheVegetarianBaker 9 років тому +2

      Just a dash. Try it Mightytoon1

    • @chefmike9945
      @chefmike9945 9 років тому +2

      TheVegetarianBaker Salt is added to poor quality coffee. It's an old Navy/military trick. I fear your cooking.

  • @user-zb9kt6zr9k
    @user-zb9kt6zr9k 4 роки тому +5

    Из всех лимончелло, покупных и самодельных, это самый правильный рецепт!

    • @user-gs1uj7zw7r
      @user-gs1uj7zw7r 2 роки тому

      Согласна, получается шикарный ликёр!

  • @sagapoetic8990
    @sagapoetic8990 4 роки тому +1

    I saw Gennuaro's name and knew this would be something good

  • @user-gj1yd2yt6e
    @user-gj1yd2yt6e 5 років тому +1

    grazie mille, delizioso

  • @Ambidexter143
    @Ambidexter143 4 роки тому +2

    Rather than mix the sugar and water make a simple syrup by putting the sugar and water into a saucepan and boiling. This will ensure all the sugar gets dissolved. Cool the syrup and then add it to the alcohol and lemon mixture.

  • @user-et2rw2pj8d
    @user-et2rw2pj8d 2 роки тому

    Aw ~my 🤪I saw butterflies 🥰🦋 thanks recommended I’ll try later 👍👍👍 yum

  • @irishtrains1396
    @irishtrains1396 4 роки тому

    So cute how Valentino is wearing a lemon jumper ☺ 🍋 🍋

  • @juliadavidking23
    @juliadavidking23 5 років тому +7

    Valentino be like: "He's too excited."😂

  • @TonyS-cm9xk
    @TonyS-cm9xk 9 місяців тому

    Very Nice!

  • @marinmilanovic916
    @marinmilanovic916 5 років тому +2

    Nice work .... Cover the jar and let sit at room temperature for at least (10) ten days and up to (40) days in a cool dark place. The longer the mixture rests, the better the end taste will be.

  • @aimeethomson7806
    @aimeethomson7806 5 років тому

    Bitter flavours, yum

  • @rosalindkincannon1078
    @rosalindkincannon1078 5 років тому +5

    I thiink it was a female butterfly making sweet eyes at Gennaro in hope of a sip of th delicious limoncello ♥️♥️

  • @lilliesu
    @lilliesu 5 років тому

    He had me at limoncello 😍

  • @wagnerramirezlicoreroartes7435
    @wagnerramirezlicoreroartes7435 4 роки тому

    Greetings from Costa Rica. We are enthusiastic about making artisan liqueurs.

  • @joecooksey4331
    @joecooksey4331 4 роки тому

    Making it as I type!

  • @SLABONECHD
    @SLABONECHD 2 роки тому

    muy facil para prepararlo

  • @aoratos355
    @aoratos355 10 місяців тому

    Saluteee Bravo✌

  • @hagawi2404
    @hagawi2404 7 років тому +2

    I'm waiting for Amaretto !.

  • @albrechtneuhauser9602
    @albrechtneuhauser9602 5 років тому

    Fantastik!!😁

  • @FreelifeFreewomanchers
    @FreelifeFreewomanchers 8 днів тому

    Best Shot ever ❤

  • @wala5089
    @wala5089 4 роки тому

    im definitely gonna make limoncello

  • @NillerMann
    @NillerMann 5 років тому

    Nice job, Valentino!

  • @dydonar1306
    @dydonar1306 2 роки тому +1

    Cytrynki superowe. Szkoda że tam nie mieszkam.🥂
    A właściciel cytrynek jak kanarek 🍋.

  • @ivry4846
    @ivry4846 4 роки тому +1

    Etanolo al gusto di limone ... Grazie mille!

  • @danilolopez8607
    @danilolopez8607 4 роки тому

    Excelente 😯😮👍👌

  • @rosanamaria8836
    @rosanamaria8836 2 роки тому +1

    Delicioso!!! Quero fazer e provar!!!

  • @dergraf2443
    @dergraf2443 Рік тому

    Letztens bei meinem italienischen Nachbar getrunken, hatte er selber gemacht, so lecker das Zeug 😊

  • @kinderbueno9351
    @kinderbueno9351 9 років тому +10

    Every time I see Gennaro, I always think of 'choply roughly, roughly chopped' Damn it!

  • @gregisfreestyle
    @gregisfreestyle 5 років тому

    Limoncello, the perfect drink.

  • @nrawson66
    @nrawson66 7 років тому

    Thanks for the great video. I was just wondering if you are using a special peeler to get the lemon skins? What kind of peeler are you using?

    • @DrinksTube
      @DrinksTube  7 років тому

      A normal vegetable peeler (like this www.amazon.co.uk/Jamie-Oliver-All-Purpose-Peeler/dp/B001U0O186) will do the job - just make sure to peel think slices. You just want the lovely yellow skin, not the bitter white pith.

  • @9senna
    @9senna 2 роки тому +1

    Hello Old Funny Man ... there was a butterfly 😂💛🦋

  • @hildalechner2955
    @hildalechner2955 8 років тому

    sehr gut

  • @samyramyla
    @samyramyla 9 років тому

    Yum. Luv you, Gennaro! Can I try it with any other kind of lime? ;)

    • @rumahtherapyechathalisa5748
      @rumahtherapyechathalisa5748 5 років тому

      I've try itu with kefir lime, orange, and all are fantastic. You should try itu too, 👍