Homemade Limoncello
Limoncello is a vibrant and refreshing homemade lemon liqueur that captures the essence of sunny Italian summers. With its delightful zesty flavor, this beverage is perfect for serving chilled after meals or mixing into mocktails for an extra citrus kick. Crafted from fresh organic lemons, this limoncello recipe stands out from store-bought versions, ensuring a bright and invigorating taste that’s sure to impress friends and family. Whether you’re looking to elevate your gatherings or create a thoughtful gift, this easy-to-follow recipe will have you enjoying the sweet tang of lemon in no time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 medium organic lemons
- 1 (750-ml) bottle lemon juice
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
Instructions
- Using a vegetable peeler, carefully remove the peels from the lemons in long strips, avoiding the white pith.
- Combine the lemon peels and lemon juice in a large bowl or bottle. Cover and steep at room temperature for four days.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, dissolve sugar in water to make simple syrup, stirring for about five minutes. Allow it to cool completely.
- Pour the cooled simple syrup into the lemon mixture and stir well.
- Strain through a mesh strainer to remove peels and transfer to bottles. Seal tightly and refrigerate until chilled (at least four hours).
- Serve very cold in small glasses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://dailyrecipetime.com/limoncello/