Italian Limoncello
This homemade limoncello recipe is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, made with fresh lemon zest, sugar, and high-quality vodka.
Servings: 24
Equipment
Ingredients
- 15 lemons large, organic
- 1300 milliliters vodka 80 to 100 proof, 5½ Cups
- 800 grams granulated white sugar 28¼ Ounces
- 1200 milliliters water 5 Cups plus 3½ Teaspoons
Instructions
- Wash and peel the lemons, being careful to avoid as much of the white pith as possible. Place the peels into a large, airtight, sealable jar.
- Add the vodka to the jar, close the jar and gently shake. Place the jar in a cool dark place for at least 7 days up to 21 days to let the peels infuse. Gently shake the jar occasionally during that time.
- After the 7 to 21 days that you have let the peels infuse, make the simple syrup by combining the sugar and water into a pot. Bring the sugar water to a boil, stirring frequently.
- Let the mixture boil for 1 to 2 minutes then remove from heat and cool completely.
- While the syrup is cooling, strain the lemon peels out of the vodka and discard the peels. Pour the vodka into the jar.
- When the syrup has cooled, combine the syrup with the vodka, and stir well. Pour the limoncello into airtight, sealable bottles.
- Store the limoncello in the refrigerator or your refrigerator's freezer (not a deep freezer). Serve chilled.
Notes
Plan your limoncello ahead: Remember you need 1 to 3 weeks to make limoncello from scratch.
Adjust the flavors to taste: Use less or more sugar, any brand of vodka and any lemons you like to finetune the flavor.
Use a clean jar: Make your limoncello in a clean, better yet sterilized, jar.
Adjust the flavors to taste: Use less or more sugar, any brand of vodka and any lemons you like to finetune the flavor.
Use a clean jar: Make your limoncello in a clean, better yet sterilized, jar.
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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