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Limoncello recipe

Deliciously Easy Limoncello Recipe for Bright Homemade Sips

This limoncello recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delightful Italian classic, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Steeping Time 2 days
Total Time 2 days 15 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Italian
Servings 10 sips
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • - Vegetable peeler
  • Large airtight container
  • - Medium saucepan
  • Bottles for storage

Ingredients
  

For the Limoncello Base

  • 10 lemons Lemon zest The zest gives the limoncello its bright flavor.
  • 1 750 ml bottle Vodka or grain alcohol Choose good quality for best flavor.

For the Simple Syrup

  • 3 cups Water Balances the sharpness of the lemon.
  • 1.5 cups Granulated sugar Key sweetener for the limoncello.

Instructions
 

How to Make Limoncello

  • Peel the lemons using a vegetable peeler, avoiding the white pith.
  • In a large container, mix lemon peels with vodka. Seal and let steep for 2-4 weeks.
  • Combine water and sugar in a saucepan, heat until sugar dissolves, then cool.
  • Strain lemon peels from the alcohol and mix with cooled syrup. Transfer to bottles.

Notes

Serve chilled with a twist of lemon for extra freshness.
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