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Homemade Limoncello

Homemade Limoncello

A simple and delightful recipe for Homemade Limoncello, perfect for impressing guests.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Infusion Time 25 days
Total Time 25 days 15 minutes
Servings: 112 servings
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 61

Ingredients
  

  • 8 medium - large organic lemons Zest only
  • 4 cups 95% high proof alcohol
  • 4.875 cups water
  • 2.43 lbs white sugar

Equipment

  • Large glass jar
  • fine mesh strainer
  • Large pot
  • Funnel

Method
 

Limoncello Preparation
  1. Wash lemons, then peel the skins, ensuring only the yellow part is removed.
  2. Place lemon peels in a large glass jar or bottle and pour in the alcohol. Close the lid and place in a dark place for 25 days to infuse.
  3. After 25 days, strain the lemon peels using a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl.
  4. Pour water into a large pot over medium heat and wait for small bubbles to appear (but not boiling), then add the sugar.
  5. Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes to melt the sugar, then turn off the heat.
  6. Leave the pot on the stove and stir continuously for 3-5 minutes until all sugar is dissolved.
  7. When the water is warm, add the lemon infused alcohol and stir for a couple of minutes.
  8. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then using a funnel, carefully ladle the limoncello into glass bottles.
  9. Securely tighten the lids and place in the fridge to cool for a few hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ozCalories: 61kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSodium: 1mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 10g

Notes

Experiment with different citrus for unique flavors and store in tightly sealed bottles for months.

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