Homemade Limoncello
Homemade Limoncello is super easy to make. You can bottle it up to enjoy for yourself, or use small bottles and give as gifts. I include a free printable limoncello labels for you to use.
Servings 10
Calories 58kcal
Ingredients
- 15 lemons
- 1 L everclear alcohol or vodka
- 2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cup water
Instructions
- Wash and clean lemons with hot water.
- Using a vegetable brush scrub lemons to remove residue and wax
- Pat lemons dry.
- Using a potato peeler or zester, take all or the lemon rinds off the lemons so there is no white pith on the rind. Only remove the yellow, otherwise limoncello will be bitter.
- Place lemon rinds in a large container and pour over it with everclear or vodka.
- Cover the container and let it sit for at least 10 days and up to 40 in a cool dark place. No need to stir during that time.
- Strain the peels from the alcohol and discard the peels.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat stir together sugar and water.
- Cook for 15 minutes, then remove from heat and cool.
- Add sugar mixture to the alcohol.
- Store in the freezer until ready to serve.
Notes
Serving Suggestions: Limoncello is traditionally served cold, in small ceramic shot glasses. It is served in small quantities as an after-dinner drink due to it's high alcohol content.
Cooking Tips: * 100-proof vodka can be used instead of Everclear. It can also be made with oranges instead of lemons, or with a combination of the two.
TO STORE: Store in a bottle and refrigerate for a month or two.
TO FREEZE: You can also keep your bottle of limoncello in the freezer for up to one year, possibly longer. Because it is alcohol, it will not turn to ice.
SIGNS TO LOOK FOR: If your liqueur tastes funny or changes color, it has gone bad and should be discarded.
Nutrition
Serving: 1fluid ounce (1 shot) | Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Sodium: 1mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g
