Description
A classic Italian lemon liqueur made with fresh lemon peels, sugar, and vodka, delivering bright citrus flavor and authentic Amalfi Coast tradition in every sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large organic unwaxed lemons
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 3 cups good quality vodka
Instructions
- Combine sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil until sugar dissolves.
- Remove syrup from heat and let cool completely.
- Carefully peel lemons, avoiding the white pith.
- Juice the peeled lemons and strain out pulp and seeds.
- Place lemon peels, lemon juice, cooled syrup, and vodka in a large jar.
- Seal and store in a cool, dark place.
- Steep for at least 1 week, preferably up to 4 weeks, shaking occasionally.
- Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve and coffee filter.
- Transfer to clean bottles and store chilled.
Notes
Use only the yellow part of the lemon peel to avoid bitterness and always cool the syrup before combining.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 oz
- Calories: 134
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: homemade limoncello, italian limoncello, lemon liqueur, traditional limoncello recipe