Limoncello Recipe
Experience the bright, zesty delight of homemade limoncello with this refreshing recipe. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a post-meal treat, this Italian lemon liqueur captures the vibrant essence of sun-kissed lemons.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings (1 oz each) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Infusing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 organic lemons
- 1 litre high-proof white grape juice (as an alcohol substitute)
- 1 ½ litres water
- 3 ¼ cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and dry the lemons.
- Use a vegetable peeler to gently remove the lemon peels, avoiding excessive pith.
- Place the lemon peels in a large glass jar and pour in the white grape juice. Seal tightly and let it infuse in a cool, dark place for 30 days, shaking gently every few days.
- After 30 days, prepare simple syrup by heating water and dissolving sugar until cooled.
- Strain the infused mixture using a sieve lined with coffee filter or cheesecloth into a bowl.
- Combine the simple syrup with the strained infusion and stir well.
- Use a funnel to transfer to bottles, seal tightly, and let rest for another 30 days before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (30ml)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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