How to Make Homemade Limoncello
Learn how to make homemade limoncello with this easy recipe. A couple of simple ingredients, an easy prep, and you'll have an Italian drink ready to transport you to the Amalfi coast.
Equipment
- Vegetable Peeler
- 2 Glass Jars with Lids
- Measuring Cups
- Small Saucepan
- Whisk
- Mesh Strainer
- Mixing Bowl
- Storage Bottles or Jars
Ingredients
- 10 lemons
- 770 ml vodka 80 to 100 proof
- 1-2 cups sugar
- 1-2 cups water
Instructions
- Wash the lemons well and peel the yellow part off using a vegetable peeler.
- Divide the lemon peels evenly between 2 jars.
- Pour the vodka over the peels, dividing evenly between the jars. Seal the jars tightly.
- Let the jars sit at room temperature, out of direct sunlight, for at least 4 days and up to a month, shaking gently every other day.
- After infusing, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, whisking constantly until sugar dissolves. Cool the syrup.
- Set a mesh strainer over a bowl and strain the vodka mixture to remove the peels.
- Whisk the simple syrup into the strained vodka. Taste and add additional syrup if desired, to sweeten.
- Transfer the limoncello to storage bottles or jars. Chill before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
The longer the lemon peels infuse, the stronger the flavor. Add more simple syrup for a sweeter taste or if the alcohol is too strong.