Limoncello Recipe (Authentic Italian with Easy Steps)
Get ready to elevate your gatherings with a delightful homemade limoncello! This authentic Italian recipe offers a refreshing blend of lemon and sweetness that transports you straight to the sun-kissed shores of Italy. With just three simple ingredients, it’s perfect for special occasions or as a light after-dinner treat. Crafted with care, this homemade limoncello captures the essence of vibrant lemons and creates a smooth finish that leaves you wanting more. Whether enjoyed in chilled shot glasses or mixed into Mocktails, this zesty drink is sure to impress your friends and family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Infusing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 medium-large organic lemons
- 4 cups high-proof alcohol substitute (e.g., fruit juice or vinegar)
- 4¾ cups water
- 2.43 lbs white sugar
Instructions
- Wash and peel the lemons, ensuring only the yellow skin is used.
- Place lemon peels in a large glass jar and pour in your chosen alcohol substitute. Seal tightly and let it infuse in a dark place for 25 days.
- After infusion, strain the mixture using a fine mesh strainer.
- Prepare a sugar syrup by dissolving sugar in warm water.
- Combine the strained lemon-infused liquid with the sugar syrup.
- Cool to room temperature, then transfer into bottles and refrigerate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg