This traditional Italian Limoncello recipe produces a refreshing lemon liqueur perfect for enjoying chilled after dinner. Made from lemon zest, it captures the essence of fresh lemons.
Preparation time
30min
Ingredients
20 Servings
- 10 lemons
- 700 g sugar
- 1000 ml vodka
- 1000 ml water
Directions
Step 1
Wash the lemons thoroughly and pat them dry.
Step 2
Peel the lemons, making sure to avoid the white pith, which is bitter.
Step 3
Place the lemon peels in a large glass jar and pour the vodka over them.
Step 4
Seal the jar and let it sit in a cool, dark place for at least 10 days, shaking it gently every day.
Step 5
After 10 days, combine the sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir until the sugar has dissolved to make a simple syrup. Let it cool to room temperature.
Step 6
Strain the lemon peels from the vodka and discard them.
Step 7
Mix the lemon-infused vodka with the simple syrup.
Step 8
Pour the limoncello into bottles and seal them.
Step 9
Let the limoncello sit for at least another 10 days before serving.
Step 10
Serve chilled.