Description
A bright, fragrant Italian liqueur made from sun‑kissed lemons, steeped in pure alcohol and sweetened to perfection. This authentic Limoncello captures the zest of southern Italy in every sip—refreshing, citrusy, and utterly delightful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10–12 organic lemons (zested and juiced)
- 750 ml high‑proof alcohol (such as 100‑proof vodka)
- 3 cups (700 ml) water
- 2 cups (400 g) white granulated sugar
Instructions
- Combine lemon zest and alcohol in a large glass jar; seal and store in a cool, dark place for 7–10 days, shaking daily.
- Strain the infused alcohol through a fine‑mesh sieve, pressing the zest to extract maximum flavor.
- In a saucepan, dissolve sugar in water over medium heat, stirring until clear; let the simple syrup cool.
- Combine the cooled syrup with the lemon‑infused alcohol, stir well, and transfer to bottles.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Enjoy ice‑cold.
Notes
For a milder flavor, reduce steeping time to 5 days. Use Meyer lemons for a sweeter profile. Store unopened bottles in the freezer for up to 2 years. Serve as a digestif or in cocktails.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: B
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: limoncello, lemon liqueur, Italian, citrus