Description
Experience the vibrant taste of sunny Italy with this Homemade Limoncello recipe! This refreshing lemon liqueur bursts with zesty flavor, perfect for sipping chilled after dinner or enhancing your favorite cocktails. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a delightful homemade treat that captures the essence of fresh lemons. Customize the sweetness to your liking and enjoy the satisfaction of crafting this delicious drink from scratch. Whether served straight, drizzled over desserts, or mixed in cocktails, this limoncello is a versatile addition to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10–12 organic lemons (zest only)
- 750 ml high-proof lemon juice
- 4 cups water
- 3 cups sugar
Instructions
- Wash and dry the lemons thoroughly, then peel only the yellow zest, avoiding the bitter white pith.
- Place the lemon peels in a large glass jar and pour in the high-proof lemon juice. Seal tightly and store in a cool, dark spot for 7–30 days, shaking occasionally.
- After infusion, combine water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until dissolved. Let it cool completely.
- Strain the infused liquid through a fine mesh strainer to remove lemon peels.
- Mix the cooled syrup with strained liquid until well combined.
- Pour into clean glass bottles using a funnel if needed and let sit for at least one week before serving.
- Store in the freezer and serve ice cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (30g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg