Description
Limoncello is a refreshing Italian lemon liqueur that embodies the essence of summer. This homemade version is easy to make, using just a handful of ingredients, and it adds a vibrant citrus twist to any occasion. Perfect for sipping chilled after dinner, limoncello can also elevate cocktails and desserts. With its smooth texture and sweet flavor, this delightful drink is sure to impress your guests or serve as a thoughtful gift. Just follow our simple recipe to create your own batch of limoncello and experience an authentic taste of Italy at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 lemons
- 1 (750-ml) bottle vodka
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
Instructions
- Use a vegetable peeler to remove the yellow part of the lemon peels, ensuring not to include any pith.
- Place the lemon peels in a 2-quart pitcher and pour vodka over them. Cover and steep at room temperature for 4 days.
- Combine water and sugar in a saucepan; heat until dissolved. Let cool completely.
- Mix cooled syrup with the vodka infusion and let stand covered overnight.
- Strain through a mesh strainer into bottles, discarding peels, and seal tightly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (30ml)
- Calories: 93
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg