Description
Homemade Limoncello is a refreshing and vibrant Italian liqueur that captures the essence of fresh lemons. Perfect for sipping chilled after dinner or mixing into cocktails, this delightful drink is easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10–12 organic lemons (zest only)
- 750 ml high-proof lemon juice (or grain alcohol alternative)
- 4 cups water
- 3 cups sugar
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash the lemons and zest them carefully, avoiding the white pith.
- Place lemon zest in a large glass jar and pour in high-proof lemon juice. Seal the jar and store it in a cool, dark place for 7–30 days, shaking occasionally.
- After infusion, combine water and sugar in a saucepan over low heat until dissolved. Let cool completely.
- Strain the lemon peels from the infused liquid using a strainer or cheesecloth.
- Mix the cooled syrup with the strained lemon infusion until well combined.
- Bottle your limoncello in clean glass containers and let it rest for at least one week before serving.
- Serve chilled from the freezer for optimal enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Infusing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (30ml)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg