Description
This authentic Italian limoncello recipe transforms fresh organic lemons, pure alcohol, and simple syrup into a golden liqueur that captures the essence of the Amalfi Coast — smooth, vibrant, and bursting with sunshine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 medium to large organic lemons (unwaxed, pesticide-free)
- 4 cups (1 liter) 95% high-proof alcohol (Everclear or similar)
- 4⅔ cups (1.1 liters) filtered water
- 2.43 lbs (1.1kg) white granulated sugar
Instructions
- Wash and dry lemons. Peel only the yellow zest using a peeler or zester, avoiding the white pith.
- Place zest in a large glass jar and cover with alcohol. Seal and store in a cool, dark place for 25 days, shaking occasionally.
- After 25 days, strain the lemon-infused alcohol through a fine mesh strainer and discard zest.
- In a pot, heat water over medium heat, then stir in sugar until dissolved. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Slowly add the cooled lemon alcohol to the syrup, stirring continuously.
- Let cool completely, then funnel into clean glass bottles and seal tightly. Refrigerate before serving.
Notes
Use only organic lemons to avoid wax and pesticide residue. Do not include white pith to prevent bitterness. Store finished limoncello in the freezer for the smoothest, authentic Italian texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (30ml)
- Calories: 61
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: limoncello, italian liqueur, lemon liqueur, homemade limoncello, authentic limoncello, Amalfi Coast