Description
Limoncello is a classic Italian lemon liqueur that is refreshing and easy to make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 organic lemons
- 1 liter of vodka
- 3 cups of granulated sugar
- 4 cups of water
Instructions
- Wash the lemons thoroughly.
- Peel the lemons, avoiding the white pith.
- Place the lemon peels in a large jar and pour in the vodka.
- Seal the jar and let it sit in a cool, dark place for 1 to 2 weeks.
- After steeping, prepare a simple syrup by boiling water and sugar until dissolved.
- Let the syrup cool, then combine it with the lemon-infused vodka.
- Strain the mixture into bottles.
- Chill in the freezer before serving.
Notes
- Use organic lemons for the best flavor.
- Adjust the sugar to taste.
- Store in the freezer for a refreshing drink.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 grams
- Saturated Fat: 0 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 12 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 0 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: limoncello recipes, lemon liqueur, homemade limoncello