Authentic Limoncello
A refreshing homemade limoncello recipe, perfect for summer gatherings and celebrations that captures the spirit of Italy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 7 days
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 medium to large organic lemons
- 4 cups (1 liter) of 95% high-proof alcohol (e.g., Everclear)
- 4 ⅔ cups (1.1 liters) of water
- 2.43 lbs (1.1 kg) of white sugar
Instructions
- Zest the lemons thoroughly, avoiding the white pith.
- Combine the zest with high-proof alcohol in a large jar and seal tightly.
- Prepare the sugar syrup by dissolving sugar in water over medium heat, then cooling it.
- Strain the lemon-infused alcohol into a pitcher, removing the zest.
- Combine the strained alcohol with the cooled sugar syrup.
- Bottle the limoncello in sterilized glass bottles and chill before serving.
Notes
Serve straight from the freezer in chilled shot glasses for a refreshing experience. It pairs wonderfully with sweet Italian desserts and fresh fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shot (1 oz)
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: limoncello, Italian drink, homemade limoncello, lemon liqueur, summer beverage