On Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:48:17 -0400, Tracy > wrote:

>blake murphy wrote:
>> On Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:28:49 -0400, Tracy > wrote:
>>
>
>>>
>>> My directions call for filtering it through cheesecloth every 15 days
>>> for 3 months! I don't think I can wait that long.
>>>
>>> I got the recipe from friends who made Limoncello as wedding favors.
>>>
>>> -Tracy
>>> ( now on the lookout for pint bottles.....)
>>
>> i'm not sure what the repeated straining gets you after the lemon rind
>> is out of the picture. but your friends have more experience than me.
>>
>> your pal,
>> blake
>>
>>
>>
>
>My friend nearly had a heart attack when I suggested using a microplane
>to remove the zest. I can't imagine what he would do if I suggested
>drinking before the three months were up. His Limoncello was amazing.
>

i used a common-ary potato peeler, but that's because i don't have a
microplane.

>I will just have to taste it after a month and then decide whether or
>not it is worth it continue filtering.
>
>-Tracy

i believe the stuff continues to mellow whether you filter or not.

your pal,
blake