Description
Escape to the sun-kissed coasts of Italy with this delightful homemade limoncello recipe. This refreshing lemon liqueur captures the bright, zesty essence of organic lemons and is perfect for sipping on its own or incorporating into mocktails for an added twist. With just a handful of simple ingredients and a bit of patience, you can create a vibrant drink that’s sure to impress. Whether served chilled after dinner or drizzled over desserts, this limoncello makes for an excellent addition to gatherings or a thoughtful homemade gift.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 organic lemons
- 1 liter water
- 3 1/4 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Wash and scrub the lemons thoroughly; dry them.
- Peel the lemons carefully, avoiding excess pith.
- Place lemon peels in a large glass jar and pour in the water; seal tightly.
- Store in a cool, dark place for 30 days, gently shaking every few days.
- After infusing, make simple syrup by heating water and adding sugar until dissolved; cool completely.
- Strain the infused mixture through cheesecloth into a bowl, discarding solids.
- Mix the cooled syrup into the strained liquid until combined.
- Bottle your limoncello and let it rest in a cool place for another 30 days before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Drink
- Method: Infusing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (30g)
- Calories: 91
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg