Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Italy with this Easy Homemade Limoncello Recipe. This delightful lemon-infused liqueur captures the essence of the Amalfi Coast, making it a perfect after-dinner treat or refreshing addition to cocktails. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a zesty digestif that surpasses any store-bought version. Enjoy it chilled in small glasses, incorporate it into creative cocktails, or drizzle it over desserts for an unforgettable experience. Share your homemade limoncello with friends and family as a thoughtful gift or savor it yourself for a taste of Italy at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds organic lemons
- 1 (750ml) bottle high-proof lemon juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup filtered water
Instructions
- Prepare the lemons by washing, drying, and zesting only the yellow skin without the white pith.
- Combine lemon zest with high-proof lemon juice in a glass jar, seal tightly, and store in a cool dark place for 2–3 weeks, shaking occasionally.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth into another container.
- To make simple syrup, combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat until dissolved; cool completely.
- Mix cooled syrup with the lemon-infused liquid and transfer to sterilized bottles.
- Chill for at least 24 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Infusing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce (30ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg