Comments on: Arancello (Orange-cello) Test http://limoncelloquest.com/posts/arancello-orange-cello-test A Personal Pilgrimage to Create the Perfect Limoncello Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:29:41 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: skrewloose 412 http://limoncelloquest.com/posts/arancello-orange-cello-test/comment-page-1#comment-5949 skrewloose 412 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:03:49 +0000 http://limoncelloquest.com/posts/arancello-orange-cello-test#comment-5949 just finished a batch of "orange"ghetto-cello. i (4-times) filtered jacquins 100 pf.($8) 10 sunkist oranges ($5) zest (stickers and wax removed and washed off) 1/2 teaspoon of each ( cinnamon, ground cloves) 1/4 tsp of ground ginger (everyone has these laying around). you can add simple syrup in the final steps, but leave it strong and when you serve it, cut it with either ginger ale or your favorite lemon-lime soda (diet works well too). ($1) i'm pretty sure at this point it doesn't classify as arangello but its so awesome and the sugar content comes only from the fruit not the 2 pounds of sugar added at the end (less hangover/headache). $15 for a nice BBQ party punch this summer. just finished a batch of “orange”ghetto-cello. i (4-times) filtered jacquins 100 pf.($8) 10 sunkist oranges ($5) zest (stickers and wax removed and washed off) 1/2 teaspoon of each ( cinnamon, ground cloves) 1/4 tsp of ground ginger (everyone has these laying around). you can add simple syrup in the final steps, but leave it strong and when you serve it, cut it with either ginger ale or your favorite lemon-lime soda (diet works well too). ($1) i’m pretty sure at this point it doesn’t classify as arangello but its so awesome and the sugar content comes only from the fruit not the 2 pounds of sugar added at the end (less hangover/headache). $15 for a nice BBQ party punch this summer.

]]> By: Viv http://limoncelloquest.com/posts/arancello-orange-cello-test/comment-page-1#comment-5788 Viv Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:44:11 +0000 http://limoncelloquest.com/posts/arancello-orange-cello-test#comment-5788 Try it with Seville oranges, they're only available Jan/feb, they are bitter and more like a lemon. I made seville orange Gin earlier this year and it's awesome. Try it with Seville oranges, they’re only available Jan/feb, they are bitter and more like a lemon. I made seville orange Gin earlier this year and it’s awesome.

]]> By: Lisa http://limoncelloquest.com/posts/arancello-orange-cello-test/comment-page-1#comment-5511 Lisa Sun, 13 Jun 2010 13:30:26 +0000 http://limoncelloquest.com/posts/arancello-orange-cello-test#comment-5511 Steve- I've made fragellocello (spelling) which is limoncello without the lemon - with strawberries instead. And it is amazing! Go for it. I don't have any measurements I can offer b/c I eyeball it, but I use vodka. I'm not quite sure why I see so many posts about using Everclear since vodka is much smoother. Go for a brand that's distilled more than 4 times. I just used fresh strawberries, crushed them up, let the mixture sit for several days and then added the water and sugar necessary. Good stuff! Steve-
I’ve made fragellocello (spelling) which is limoncello without the lemon – with strawberries instead. And it is amazing! Go for it. I don’t have any measurements I can offer b/c I eyeball it, but I use vodka. I’m not quite sure why I see so many posts about using Everclear since vodka is much smoother. Go for a brand that’s distilled more than 4 times. I just used fresh strawberries, crushed them up, let the mixture sit for several days and then added the water and sugar necessary. Good stuff!

]]> By: ANTHONY SCERBO http://limoncelloquest.com/posts/arancello-orange-cello-test/comment-page-1#comment-5247 ANTHONY SCERBO Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:40:15 +0000 http://limoncelloquest.com/posts/arancello-orange-cello-test#comment-5247 I've been making orangecello for 3 years now, and it seems to me that i'm getting the best results from Californian navel oranges. The most important step is to wash the oranges with a good vegatable/fruit wash, this will remove all wax and pesticides from the fruit that can alter the taste.I can not stress to you how important this step is. More zest always seems the way to go with orangecello.I use approx. 7 oranges(or more) per liter of Everclear (not vodka!!)I let mine steep with the Everclear for 6-8 weeks mixing everyday . Depending how sweet you like it I use 3-4 cups of sugar per liter of Everclear and equal amounts of water to Everclear.Good luck to all I’ve been making orangecello for 3 years now, and it seems to me that i’m getting the best results from Californian navel oranges. The most important step is to wash the oranges with a good vegatable/fruit wash, this will remove all wax and pesticides from the fruit that can alter the taste.I can not stress to you how important this step is.

More zest always seems the way to go with orangecello.I use approx. 7 oranges(or more) per liter of Everclear (not vodka!!)I let mine steep with the Everclear for 6-8 weeks mixing everyday . Depending how sweet you like it I use 3-4 cups of sugar per liter of Everclear and equal amounts of water to Everclear.Good luck to all

]]> By: Rebecca Dickenson http://limoncelloquest.com/posts/arancello-orange-cello-test/comment-page-1#comment-5246 Rebecca Dickenson Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:27:58 +0000 http://limoncelloquest.com/posts/arancello-orange-cello-test#comment-5246 I'm new to the whole process,but excited to get started. I've read everyones comments on how theirs turned out. Does anyone have any advice for first timers like me? I’m new to the whole process,but excited to get started. I’ve read everyones comments on how theirs turned out. Does anyone have any advice for first timers like me?

]]> By: Anthony Talbert http://limoncelloquest.com/posts/arancello-orange-cello-test/comment-page-1#comment-5241 Anthony Talbert Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:20:02 +0000 http://limoncelloquest.com/posts/arancello-orange-cello-test#comment-5241 Some friends of ours in Italy gave us a recipe for what they called "special orange" cello. It calls for the zest of four lemons and four oranges plus four carrots peeled and shredded - added to a liter of 95% grain alcohol. Seems strange, I know, but it is our family's favorite. The carrots seem to "mellow" it out. I usually add some red food coloring to create a more orange color. I usually use 750 ml of 190 proof Everclear and decrease the lemons, oranges, and carrots to three. While we have taken to buying Caravella limoncello rather than making our own, the above recipes beats the Caravella Orangecello hands down! Thanks to Olivero & Luciano of "Il Professionisti Ristorante" in Rome for the recipe. Some friends of ours in Italy gave us a recipe for what they called “special orange” cello. It calls for the zest of four lemons and four oranges plus four carrots peeled and shredded – added to a liter of 95% grain alcohol.

Seems strange, I know, but it is our family’s favorite. The carrots seem to “mellow” it out. I usually add some red food coloring to create a more orange color. I usually use 750 ml of 190 proof Everclear and decrease the lemons, oranges, and carrots to three.

While we have taken to buying Caravella limoncello rather than making our own, the above recipes beats the Caravella Orangecello hands down!

Thanks to Olivero & Luciano of “Il Professionisti Ristorante” in Rome for the recipe.

]]> By: pamelaitaliana http://limoncelloquest.com/posts/arancello-orange-cello-test/comment-page-1#comment-5232 pamelaitaliana Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:31:12 +0000 http://limoncelloquest.com/posts/arancello-orange-cello-test#comment-5232 Try using Sicilian oranges, they're the Rolls-Royce of oranges. Try using Sicilian oranges, they’re the Rolls-Royce of oranges.

]]> By: MBGausman http://limoncelloquest.com/posts/arancello-orange-cello-test/comment-page-1#comment-4791 MBGausman Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:57:17 +0000 http://limoncelloquest.com/posts/arancello-orange-cello-test#comment-4791 Finally got my limoncello perfect. Added 2 whole vanilla beans to the brew which made a big difference. My orangecello is in the making right now - this time of year is great for good fruit. A friend and expert shared with me that adding 5-6 kumquats adds flavor. I followed his advice and put them in the food processor first. Smells heavenly already - I allow 3 months soaking before I filter - not the "usual" 40 days. Worth the wait! Finally got my limoncello perfect. Added 2 whole vanilla beans to the brew which made a big difference. My orangecello is in the making right now – this time of year is great for good fruit. A friend and expert shared with me that adding 5-6 kumquats adds flavor. I followed his advice and put them in the food processor first. Smells heavenly already – I allow 3 months soaking before I filter – not the “usual” 40 days. Worth the wait!

]]> By: Rich Scholl http://limoncelloquest.com/posts/arancello-orange-cello-test/comment-page-1#comment-4764 Rich Scholl Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:34:02 +0000 http://limoncelloquest.com/posts/arancello-orange-cello-test#comment-4764 In France is sold, in grocery stores, an alcohol "for fruits", which is clear, tasteless, and 40% alcohol by volume. In this it is similar to inexpensive 80-proof (40%) vodka. I believe that Everclear and other high-proof solutions will extract more of the bitter flavors from the rind. I'd suggest that one use vodka (80- or 100-proof) and extract for about 10 days, then dilute with simple syrup to a final 16% strength. That's a math problem for you; the prize is a great drink! In France is sold, in grocery stores, an alcohol “for fruits”, which is clear, tasteless, and 40% alcohol by volume. In this it is similar to inexpensive 80-proof (40%) vodka. I believe that Everclear and other high-proof solutions will extract more of the bitter flavors from the rind. I’d suggest that one use vodka (80- or 100-proof) and extract for about 10 days, then dilute with simple syrup to a final 16% strength. That’s a math problem for you; the prize is a great drink!

]]> By: steve http://limoncelloquest.com/posts/arancello-orange-cello-test/comment-page-1#comment-4746 steve Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:55:18 +0000 http://limoncelloquest.com/posts/arancello-orange-cello-test#comment-4746 Has anyone tried using berries,such as strawberries or raspberries? I would like to here info on making it with these fruits. Has anyone tried using berries,such as strawberries or raspberries? I would like to here info on making it with these fruits.

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