On 22 Apr 2012 19:17:10 GMT, notbob > wrote:

>Whew-eee! It's too much fer me.
>
>I'll admit my lemoncello tastes great, but no mas! I used the 190
>proof, remember? Even cutting it 2:1 with simple syrup, still kicks
>like a freakin' mule. Waaay stronger than I remember buddy's homemade
>lenoncello being. He musta used 150 everclear or 100 proof vodka.
>Regardless, I can't do this anymore. My ol' geezer body has finally
>had enough. I can do a few beers or a couple glasses of wine, but
>no more hard stuff.
>
>notyoung

Water is what the distilleries use to get the proof down. Give that a
try. Sounds good the way it is though, but in small doses.