Recipe - Lime Vodka
Jimmy | March 11, 2008Here is a simple recipe for a lime flavoured vodka, which I originally intended to use as the basis for a limoncello (or should that be lime-oncello?) - as it happened, we decided to drink it ‘as is’ and it turned out to be excellent. It has a fairly strong, sharp lime taste due to the use of the lime rind, which I would imagine you can round out slightly by adding some of the lime juice as well, or using less rind. Superb mixed with Coke, I will definitely be trying this one again and probably doing several variations to find the best balance.
INGREDIENTS
- 750ml vodka at around 40% ABV
- Grated peel of 5-7 limes
METHOD
Grate the limes carefully, trying to ensure you get the green rind and as little of the white pith underneath as possible - this does flavour the drink, but makes it taste bitter. Simply add the grated lime peel to the vodka, and seal in a clean plastic bottle. Shake vigorously, and leave for at least two weeks, shaking again every few days. The peel will lose its colouration, and the vodka will turn a pleasant light green colour. All you need to do now is filter out the peel, which in this case can be done using a single filtration through a coffee filter and funnel. Bottle and enjoy!
That sounds fit as fook!
Jane | April 13, 2008That sounds fit as fook!
So just the lime peel and not the juice ? What
Fatbloke | June 1, 2008So just the lime peel and not the juice ?
What about a little sugar ? Because just the spirit and lime peel would surely make it “as dry as a buzzards arse” ???
We mixed it with diet coke and drank it all
Jimmy | June 1, 2008We mixed it with diet coke and drank it all in one evening session so I can’t say much more! Perhaps if you were drinking it straight then a little sugar might be good, but I recall it was fine as it was. I’ll try it next time and update!
Bring this round my house. Right now. Oh: and DIET
Xander Cormorant | June 9, 2008Bring this round my house. Right now.
Oh: and DIET coke? Bummers.
I'm watching my weight. Admittedly, I'm watching it increase, but
Jimmy | June 9, 2008I’m watching my weight. Admittedly, I’m watching it increase, but the sentiment remains the same.