Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of homemade limoncello, a delightful Italian lemon liqueur that captures the essence of bright, zesty lemons. This easy-to-follow recipe utilizes fresh organic lemons to create a vibrant drink thatβs perfect for sipping chilled after meals or mixing into mocktails for a citrusy twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 medium organic lemons
- 1 (750-ml) bottle lemon juice
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the lemon peels by removing the peel in long strips with a vegetable peeler and trimming away the white pith using a paring knife.
- Steep the prepared lemon peels and lemon juice in a large bowl or bottle for four days at room temperature, covered.
- Make simple syrup by stirring water and sugar in a large saucepan over medium heat until dissolved; let cool completely.
- Combine the cooled syrup with the steeped lemon mixture, then strain through a mesh strainer to remove peels.
- Transfer limoncello into bottles, seal, and refrigerate for at least four hours before serving chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce (30ml)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use organic lemons for better flavor and aroma. For a stronger taste, you can steep the peels for up to seven days. Adjust sweetness by varying the sugar amount according to your preference.