Homemade Limoncello Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    30

  • Calories

    287 kcal

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Homemade Limoncello Recipe

A sweet Italian liquor flavored with lemon.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 16 lemon plural
  • 2 liters vodka or grain alcohol
  • 2 pounds sugar
  • 12 cups water
  • 2 containers with airtight lids plastic or glass will do

Instructions

  1. Start by peeling all of your lemons with a vegetable peeler, avoiding the pith (white part.) Add to one of your large containers. Pour in 2 liters of alcohol, close tightly and set aside for 2-3 weeks. Store your second container until you reach the next step.
  2. When you are ready to make and add simple syrup, drain alcohol through a fine sieve or cheesecloth, reserving liquid and discarding lemon zest. Divide mixture, ½ in one container and ½ in the other.
  3. In a large pot (or two large pots,) combine water and sugar. Stir together over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a low boil and sugar has dissolved. Continue to simmer until mixture has reduced by a 1/4.
  4. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Be patient, as adding the mixture if it is too hot will burn off the alcohol, rending your limoncello useless.
  5. Add sugar water equally to the two containers. Put the lid on tight and store for an additional 1-2 weeks.
  6. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was! 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 287kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Sodium 7mg (0%) Potassium 79mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 31g (62%) Vitamin A 15IU (0%) Vitamin C 30.5mg (34%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 287 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 287kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Potassium 79mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 31g 62%
Vitamin A 15IU 0%
Vitamin C 30.5mg 34%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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