Description
Get ready to impress your friends and family with this homemade limoncello recipe, a refreshing Italian lemon liqueur that brings the zest of summer into every sip. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delightful drink that captures the essence of Italy. Perfect for festive occasions or as a palate cleanser after meals, this vibrant beverage is versatile enough to be enjoyed straight from the freezer, mixed into mocktails, or drizzled over desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 medium-large organic lemons
- 4 cups (1 liter) water
- 2.43 lbs (1.1 kg) white sugar
Instructions
- Wash lemons thoroughly and peel the yellow skin carefully, avoiding the white pith.
- Place lemon peels in a large glass jar and cover completely with high-proof alcohol-free alternative like white grape juice.
- Seal the jar tightly and store it in a dark place for 25 days to infuse.
- After 25 days, strain the mixture using a fine mesh strainer to separate the peels from the liquid.
- In a large pot, heat water over medium heat until small bubbles form, then gradually add sugar until fully dissolved.
- Combine the lemon-infused liquid with sugar syrup, stirring well.
- Allow to cool before bottling in airtight glass containers and refrigerate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Infusing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (30 ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg