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Authentic Italian Limoncello Recipe

Delicious Authentic Italian Limoncello Recipe to Make at Home

This Authentic Italian Limoncello Recipe delivers a refreshing taste of Italy with simple ingredients and a charming process.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Infusion Time 14 days
Total Time 14 days 30 minutes
Servings: 18 ounces
Course: Uncategorized
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 155

Ingredients
  

Limoncello Ingredients
  • 2 pounds organic lemons scrubbed
  • 1 750ml bottle high-proof vodka (Everclear or Stoli 100)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water

Equipment

  • glass jar
  • fine mesh strainer
  • Saucepan
  • funnel
  • swing-top bottles

Method
 

Limoncello Preparation Steps
  1. Wash and dry 2 pounds of organic lemons. Use a microplane zester or a sharp vegetable peeler to remove only the yellow zest, avoiding the white pith.
  2. Combine the lemon peels and 1 (750ml) bottle of Everclear or 100-proof vodka in a glass jar. Seal it and store it out of direct sunlight.
  3. Gently swirl or shake the mixture every few days for two weeks. If using a lower proof alcohol, continue to infuse for three weeks.
  4. Line a fine mesh strainer with cheesecloth or a nut milk bag, and pour the mixture through it into a bowl. Gently press the solids to extract any extra liquid, then discard the solids and set the liquid aside.
  5. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar has dissolved and remove from heat. Cool the syrup to room temperature, and mix it into the strained liquor.
  6. Using a funnel, pour the Limoncello into swing-top bottles. Seal them and transfer to the freezer for storage. To enjoy, pour 1 1/2 to 2 ounces straight from the freezer into a chilled glass.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5ouncesCalories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 15.8gProtein: 0.6gFat: 0.2gSodium: 2.2mgPotassium: 70.2mgFiber: 1.4gSugar: 12.3gVitamin A: 11.1IUVitamin C: 26.7mgCalcium: 13.6mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Store your Limoncello in swing-top bottles in the freezer. Consume within six months for the best flavor.

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