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making limoncello-need 'grain ' alcohol

I have found a recipie to make limoncello and thought I would have a go. however the recipie originates from USA and states use 1 litre of 'grain' alcohol 190 % proof. I was going to use vodka but not sure about the proof thing. I dont know if the USa way of measureing the alcohol content is the same as ours as far as I am aware all vodka is about the same here but nowwhere near 190% so if anyone can shed light on a substitute I would be grateful.

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  • rsdiscos
    rsdiscos Posts: 842 Forumite
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    There was a recipe in Octobers Good Housekeeping that just used normal vodka, 8 lemons and 800g of sugar.
    Melissa
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  • GRM
    GRM Posts: 645 Forumite
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    190 _degree_ proof is 95% alcohol. Good luck on finding that for sale in the UK....
  • mrs_baggins
    mrs_baggins Posts: 1,290 Forumite
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    thanks both. will check it out and I think I will end up using cheapo vodka
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