Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Italy with this Easy Homemade Limoncello Recipe, an authentic Italian digestif you can prepare in just three weeks. This refreshing lemon liqueur captures the essence of the Amalfi Coast and is perfect for serving after dinner or as a delightful cocktail ingredient. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll create a homemade limoncello that rivals any store-bought option. Whether served chilled in small glasses or drizzled over desserts, each sip will transport you to sun-kissed shores.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds organic lemons
- 750ml bottle of Everclear or high-proof neutral grain alcohol
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup filtered water
Instructions
- Wash and dry lemons; zest only the yellow skin using a microplane or vegetable peeler.
- Combine lemon zest and Everclear in a glass jar; seal and store in a cool, dark place for 2-3 weeks, shaking occasionally.
- Once infused, strain mixture through a fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth to remove zest.
- In a saucepan, dissolve sugar in water over medium heat to make simple syrup; let cool.
- Mix cooled syrup with strained lemon-infused alcohol and transfer to sterilized bottles.
- Chill in the freezer for at least 24 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Infusing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg