Limoncello Recipe (Authentic Italian with Easy Steps)
Get ready, because I'm going to show you how to make an authentic Italian limoncello recipe! Made with 3 ingredients and simple steps, it's so easy to make and will transport you straight to Italy with every sip!
Servings: 112 serves
Calories: 61kcal
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Ingredients
- 8 medium - large organic lemons
- 4 cups / 1 litre 95% high proof alcohol - such as everclear or vodka
- 4.65 cups / 1.1 litres water
- 2.43 lbs / 1.1kg white sugar
Instructions
- Wash lemons then using a vegetable peeler, peel the skins. Make sure to only peel the yellow part and not to extract too much of the white pith (the white parts)
- Place the lemon peels in a large glass jar or bottle and pour in the alcohol. Close the lid securely and place in a dark place. Allow to infuse for 25 days
- After 25 days use a fine mesh strainer/colander to strain the lemon peels with a large bowl underneath
- Pour water in a large pot over a stove top on a medium heat. When you see small bubbles starting to appear (but not boiling), add in the sugar
- Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon to melt the sugar, and turn the heat off after 2 minutesLeave the pot on the stove and continuously stir for 3-5 minutes to ensure all of the sugar dissolves in the water
- When water becomes warm but not at room temperature yet, add in the lemon infused alcohol and stir continuously for a couple of minutes
- Allow it to cool down to room temperature, then using a funnel, carefully ladle the limoncello into glass bottlesSecurely tighten the lids, place in the fridge to cool for a few hours and its ready to serve! Serve up limoncello in chilled shot glasses or make a limoncello spritz and enjoy!!
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Notes
*** This recipe makes between 2.5-2.7 litres of Limoncello xx
Nutrition
Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg