Homemade Limoncello
Discover how to create delicious Homemade Limoncello: Authentic Italian Lemon Liqueur Recipe at home! Refreshing and easy – try it today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 15 servings (1 oz each) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Infusing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large organic lemons
- 750 milliliters pure grain alcohol (substitute with a neutral spirit if desired)
- 2 ½ cups white sugar
- 4 ½ cups water
- Additional sugar syrup to taste
Instructions
- Using a vegetable peeler, carefully zest the lemons without including any white pith.
- Place the lemon peels in a glass jar and add the alcohol. Seal tightly and let infuse in a cool, dark place for at least 7 days.
- Prepare the sugar syrup by combining sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat until dissolved; allow to cool.
- Once infused, mix the lemon-infused alcohol with the cooled syrup to taste.
- Strain if necessary and transfer to glass bottles; refrigerate before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce (30ml)
- Calories: 106
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg