Description
Get ready to elevate your gatherings and celebrations with this delightful Limoncello Recipe! This authentic Italian lemon liqueur is refreshingly zesty, made with just three simple ingredients. Perfectly balanced with the vibrant essence of organic lemons, this homemade treat brings a taste of Italy right to your kitchen. Whether served chilled in shot glasses or mixed into cocktails for an extra twist, this limoncello is sure to impress your guests or provide a relaxing sip during quiet evenings at home. Follow these easy steps to create a refreshing beverage that celebrates the bright flavors of citrus!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 medium-large organic lemons
- 4 cups high-proof alcohol substitute (like fruit juice)
- 4 ¾ cups water
- 2.43 lbs white sugar
Instructions
- Wash and peel the lemons, avoiding the white pith.
- Place the peels in a large glass jar and cover with your alcohol substitute. Seal and store in a dark place for 25 days.
- After infusion, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl.
- In a pot, heat water and dissolve sugar until fully melted.
- Once warm, mix in the lemon-infused liquid and stir for two minutes.
- Cool to room temperature and bottle up using a funnel. Chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (30ml)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg