Homemade Limoncello
Indulge in the refreshing taste of homemade limoncello, a vibrant Italian beverage that captures the essence of sun-kissed lemons. This easy-to-follow recipe allows you to create a delightful drink perfect for summer parties or as a thoughtful gift.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 lemons
- 770 mL of fresh lemon juice
- 1–2 cups of sugar
- 1–2 cups of water
Instructions
- Wash the lemons thoroughly and peel off the yellow zest with a vegetable peeler, avoiding the bitter white pith.
- Place the lemon peels evenly into two jars and cover them with lemon juice.
- Seal the jars tightly and let them sit at room temperature away from sunlight for at least four days (up to one month), shaking gently every other day.
- To make simple syrup, whisk together sugar and water in a saucepan over medium-low heat until dissolved.
- Strain the infused lemon mixture through a mesh strainer, discarding the peels, then mix in your simple syrup to achieve desired sweetness.
- Serve chilled or store in bottles for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (30g)
- Calories: 56
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg