Homemade Limoncello
This refreshing Italian lemon liqueur is easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients. It's perfect for sipping on a hot summer day or as a homemade gift for friends and family.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
- Wide-mouthed glass jar or bottle
- Zester or vegetable peeler
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon
- Funnel (optional)
Ingredients
- 10-12 organic lemons
- 1 liter 95% grain alcohol or vodka
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Wash and dry the lemons. Using a zester or vegetable peeler, carefully remove the zest from the lemons, avoiding the bitter white pith.
- In a large pot, combine the lemon zest and alcohol. Cover and let it steep for 7 days in a cool, dark place.
- After 7 days, strain the lemon zest from the alcohol using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
- In a separate pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add in 2 cups of sugar and stir until dissolved. Let the simple syrup cool completely.
- Add the simple syrup to the alcohol mixture and stir well.
- Using a funnel, transfer the Limoncello to a glass jar or bottle. Seal tightly and let it continue to steep for another 3-4 days.
- After the additional steeping period, your homemade Limoncello is ready to enjoy! Serve chilled or on ice.
Notes
For a less potent Limoncello, decrease the steeping time to 3-4 days and dilute with more water before serving.
Get creative with the flavors by infusing the alcohol with other fruits or herbs, such as raspberries, strawberries, or mint.
You can adjust the sweetness of your Limoncello by adding more or less simple syrup to taste.
Store your Limoncello in the freezer for a thicker, slushier consistency.
This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to make larger batches.
Nutrition
Calories: 100kcal
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