Monday, December 30, 2013

Prost!

If you are lucky enough to be a neighbor and a friend of mine, chances are you received a bottle of my homemade limoncello this year.  A perfect after dinner liqueur, best served ice cold.  Perhaps a great way to ring in the New Year?

I made Giada's recipe but tweaked it a bit to suit my taste.  I cut the sugar in half because I don't like it super sweet and I let it "brew" for two weeks instead of 4 days like she said.


For the packaging, I got these cute bottles from World Market.  They have a great selection and even some made especially for Limoncello, but I liked these.  I made labels with sticky back canvas and painted using the Random Circle stencil from StencilGirl and lemon yellow paint with white paint through the stencil.  I then stamped them for labels, cut out a tag with directions and wrapped some jute around the neck. Voila!  A fun holiday gift!





Cheers to all of you!  See you in 2014!
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14 comments:

  1. KellyDecember 30, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    Lucky neighbors! That's something I've wanted to try for a while now. Might have to give it a go!

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  2. MariaDecember 30, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    Okay--now I really wish I lived closer! LOVE this!

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    1. UnknownDecember 30, 2013 at 9:27 AM

      Just hop down here for a drink with me sweet friend! :)

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  3. Janet JoehlinDecember 30, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    What a great gift! And a great way to use those stencils! Very subtle...Perfect!

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  4. UnknownDecember 30, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Fab gift! Lucky neighbors! Happy New Year to you and your beautiful family.

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    1. UnknownDecember 30, 2013 at 12:13 PM

      Happy New Years to you and yours too Jessica! :)

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  5. UnknownDecember 30, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    What a great idea! And now I want some! Haven't had any since my Indiana days.

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  6. Judy SheaDecember 30, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    First, those bottles are beautiful. I love the jute and label. They look better than store bought... well.. they are better, cuz you made them. What a lovely gift. Happy New Year! <3

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  7. Linda KittmerJanuary 5, 2014 at 8:46 PM

    I too wish I lived closer to you! Well, atleast you shared the recipe, and I like your changes since I don't like things too sweet either. I'll have to try this! Thanks!

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  8. MarshaJanuary 15, 2014 at 9:10 AM

    Yes, I too wish I were your neighbor (perhaps I am?). Love the "Cello." I keep mine in the freezer where it is always icey cold (it doesn't freeze). Thanks for a great gift idea!

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