Description
Homemade limoncello is a vibrant Italian liqueur that captures the essence of summer in every glass. This refreshing drink is perfect for sipping after meals or serving at celebrations. With its delightful balance of sweetness and zesty lemon flavor, homemade limoncello is not only easy to prepare but also impresses guests with its bright color and delicious taste. Made from just a few simple ingredients, this recipe allows you to create a charming homemade gift or a special treat for yourself. Whether enjoyed chilled as a digestif, in cocktails, or drizzled over desserts, this limoncello will elevate any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 lemons
- 1 (750ml) bottle vodka
- 3½ cups water
- 2½ cups sugar
Instructions
- Peel the lemons using a vegetable peeler, removing only the yellow skin.
- Place the lemon peels in a pitcher, cover with vodka, and let steep for 4 days.
- In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat until dissolved; cool completely.
- Mix cooled syrup with the vodka and lemon infusion; let sit overnight.
- Strain out lemon peels using a mesh strainer; bottle your limoncello and refrigerate until cold.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg