Description
This limoncello recipe is a simple step-by-step guide to making your own limoncello at home! All you need is lemons, grain alcohol, sugar, water and lots of time!
Ingredients
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- 12 organic lemons
- 1 litre grain alcohol 190 proof (95% alcohol)
- 1 1/2 litres water
- 3 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Wash the lemons by scrubbing them with the rough side of a sponge. Dry them with a paper towel or tea towel.
- Peel the lemons with a vegetable peeler, taking extra care to not leave too much pith on the peel.
- Add the lemon peels to a large glass jar with a lid. Add the grain alcohol to the jar.
- Store the jar in a cool dark place out of direct light. Let the alcohol infuse for 30 days, shaking every few days.
- Prepare the simple syrup by warming the water and dissolving the sugar completely, then cool to room temperature.
- Strain the alcohol and lemon peels through a sieve lined with a coffee filter or cheesecloth.
- Add the simple syrup to the infused alcohol and stir with a wooden spoon.
- Pour the limoncello into bottles using a funnel.
- Let the limoncello rest in a cool dry place for 30 days before enjoying.
Notes
Letting the limoncello rest allows the flavors to meld and become smoother.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 litre
- Calories: 1447
- Sugar: 812g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 325g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg