Homemade Limoncello Recipe for a Zesty Sip of Summer
This homemade limoncello recipe brings the zest of summer with fresh lemons and vodka.
Equipment
- - Airtight container
- - Medium saucepan
- Strainer
- Clean bottles
Ingredients
For the Limoncello Base
- 10 lemons organic lemons Preferably organic for the best flavor extraction.
- 1 750 ml vodka or grain alcohol A higher proof yields a stronger infusion.
For the Simple Syrup
- 3 cups water Use filtered water for a clean taste.
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar Essential for balancing the tartness.
Instructions
Directions
- Peel the lemons carefully, avoiding the white pith. Combine the zest with the vodka or grain alcohol in an airtight container and let it steep for 2-4 weeks.
- In a medium saucepan, combine 3 cups of water with 1.5 cups of granulated sugar. Heat over medium until it simmers, stirring until sugar dissolves, then cool.
- After steeping, strain out the lemon peels from the alcohol mixture. Mix with the cooled simple syrup and transfer to clean bottles.
Notes
Serve chilled with a lemon twist for an added touch. Use organic, unwaxed lemons for the best flavor and avoid the white pith while peeling to prevent bitterness.