Cómo hacer Licor Triple Seco de Lima (Método de Maceración por Vapor) 🟢

Discover how to create a unique lime liqueur using the "ghost" or steam maceration technique. With this method, the alcohol extracts only the essential oils from the lime peel without touching the fruit, resulting in a pure, crystalline flavor without any bitterness. A delicious and extremely aromatic artisanal Triple Sec, ideal for signature cocktails or for enjoying neat. 📋 Ingredients and Proportions Fruit: 4 small limes (or 2 large ones), well washed and dried. Alcohol Base: 650ml - 700ml of Vodka (or white rum). Sugar Syrup: A 50/50 mix of water and sugar (1:1 ratio). Technique: Mesh net and string (no metal) to suspend the fruit. ⏳ Processing Times Maceration: Between 40 and 60 days in a dry, dark place. Consumption: Ready immediately after mixing with syrup, although it improves after 2 or 3 days of resting. Storage: It has no expiration date. Store it like any commercial liqueur. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Lime Triple Sec 00:15 Preparing the net and string (no metal) 01:10 Selecting and cleaning the limes 01:54 The secret: Steam maceration (no contact) 02:12 Choosing Vodka as a neutral base 03:00 Assembling the "ghost" in the bottle 04:26 Sealing and resting conditions (40-60 days) 04:55 Result after maceration: The color change 05:46 Why this liqueur comes out so clear (Easy filtering) 06:55 Preparing the sugar syrup and proportions 07:54 Final blending of the macerated liquor with the syrup 09:03 Serving suggestions: Cocktails or neat over ice 09:35 Tasting notes and sensations: A unique and powerful flavor #triplesec #limeliqueur #homemadeliquors #barmaninred #maceration #craftcocktails