Homemade Limoncello
Indulge in the bright, zesty flavors of homemade limoncello, a refreshing beverage that captures the spirit of Italy. This simple recipe requires just a few common ingredients and offers the perfect balance of sweetness and citrus. Ideal for summer gatherings, cozy evenings at home, or as a thoughtful gift, this delightful drink can be enjoyed on its own or as a versatile mixer in various mocktails. With its elegant presentation, your homemade limoncello is sure to impress friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings (360 mL total) 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 lemons
- 770 mL of lemon juice
- 1–2 cups of sugar
- 1–2 cups of water
Instructions
- Wash lemons and peel only the yellow zest using a vegetable peeler. Divide peels between two jars.
- Pour lemon juice over peels in each jar, seal tightly, and let infuse in a cool place for at least 4 days (up to a month).
- Shake jars gently every other day during infusion.
- Once infused, heat 1 cup sugar with 1 cup water in a saucepan until dissolved to create simple syrup.
- Strain infused liquid through a mesh strainer into a bowl, discarding peels. Whisk in the simple syrup.
- Adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more syrup; serve chilled or store for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30 mL (approx. 1 oz)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg