Description
Discover the joy of crafting your own homemade limoncello, a refreshing Italian liqueur that captures the essence of sun-kissed lemons. This delightful drink is not only simple to make but also offers a customizable sweetness, making it perfect for celebrations or as a unique gift. With its vibrant citrus flavor, limoncello can be enjoyed chilled, in mocktails, or drizzled over desserts. Follow this easy recipe to create a two-liter batch that promises a smooth finish and long shelf life when stored properly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 liter of 95° alcohol (or 40° fruit alcohol)
- 400g sugar (or 225g if using fruit alcohol)
- Zest from 6 organic untreated lemons
- 1.2 liters of spring water (or half a glass if using fruit alcohol)
Instructions
- Wash the lemons thoroughly and zest them carefully, avoiding the bitter white pith.
- Combine lemon zest with alcohol in a large jar and let it macerate for one month in a cool, dark place, shaking occasionally.
- After one month, strain the mixture to remove zest.
- Prepare sugar syrup by boiling sugar with water until dissolved; allow cooling completely.
- Mix cooled syrup with the strained alcohol and bottle it using a funnel.
- Let it rest for at least ten days in the refrigerator or freezer before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Drink
- Method: Infusing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (30ml)
- Calories: 103
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg