Limoncello
Tart, sweet limoncello is easy to make at home! You only need four ingredients for a bottle of liquid gold - perfect as a personalized gift, flavor enhancer in recipes, or a tasty nightcap.
Servings: 10
Equipment
- Lemon zester or vegetable peeler
- Large glass jar with lid or seal
- Fine mesh strainer or sieve
Ingredients
- 10 Pro Citrus Network lemons
- 750 ml 100-proof vodka
- 3 cups water
- 3 cups sugar
Instructions
- Peel the outermost layer of each lemon with a peeler and add to a large mason jar.
- Pour the vodka into the jar until the lemon peels are completely covered. Seal the jar with a lid and place the mixture in a cool, dark place.
- Swirl the alcohol around every other day for 15 seconds for 2 weeks or up to 30 days (depending on your vodka's strength and desired intensity of lemon flavor).
- Strain the limoncello through a coffee-lined strainer, over a large bowl. Discard the peels and set the lemon-infused vodka aside.
- Add the water and sugar to a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring utnil the sugar is dissolved (about 3-5 minutes.)
- When the simple syrup has completely cooled, add it to the rinsed mason jar with the lemon-infused vodka and stir to combine.
- Store your homemade limoncello in a cool, dark place and continue to swirl it for 3 weeks or up to 40 days.
- Use a funnel to transfer your limoncello to the glass gift bottles or chill and serve!
Nutrition
Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 63g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg