Description
Homemade limoncello is a delightful Italian liqueur that brings the vibrant flavors of fresh lemons to your glass. This zesty elixir is perfect for summer gatherings or cozy evenings, offering a refreshing taste that brightens any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create your own batch of this sweet and tangy drink that can be enjoyed straight or mixed into cocktails.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 fresh organic lemons (for zest)
- 750 ml high-quality vodka
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- Zest the lemons, avoiding the bitter white pith.
- Combine lemon zest and vodka in a large jar. Seal tightly and let infuse for at least one week in a cool, dark place.
- After infusion, combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat until dissolved to create simple syrup. Allow to cool.
- Mix the cooled syrup with the lemon-vodka mixture and strain through a fine mesh sieve into clean bottles.
- Store limoncello in the fridge or freezer until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (30g)
- Calories: 87
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg