Description
Homemade Limoncello is a refreshing, zesty lemon liqueur that captures the bright essence of Italian summers. This delightful drink is perfect for sipping after dinner or incorporating into cocktails, bringing a taste of Italy right to your home. With its sweet and tangy flavor profile, this limoncello recipe allows you to enjoy a versatile beverage that’s equally great as a gift or for personal enjoyment. Crafted with just a few quality ingredients, this DIY limoncello is simple to make and customize according to your preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large organic lemons
- 750 milliliters neutral grain alcohol (substitute white grape juice for a non-alcoholic version)
- 2 ½ cups white sugar
- 4 ½ cups water
Instructions
- Peel the zest from the lemons, avoiding the bitter white pith.
- Place the lemon peels in a jar and cover them with the grain alcohol. Seal tightly and let infuse for at least 7 days, preferably up to 3 weeks.
- Prepare sugar syrup by dissolving 2 ½ cups of sugar in 4 ½ cups of water over medium heat; allow it to cool.
- After infusion, mix the lemon-infused alcohol with the cooled syrup to taste.
- Bottle your limoncello using a funnel and chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Drink
- Method: Infusing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (30ml)
- Calories: 103
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg