Limoncello is a Southern Italian lemon liqueur that is sweet, fruity and fragrant. It is one of Italy’s most popular liqueurs and it’s oftentimes enjoyed chilled or over ice on a warm summer evening. Limoncello is traditionally served after dinner as a digestivo but it also has many other creative uses.
My personal favorite ways to use limoncello is in a lemon drop martini or limoncello spritz! Whether you use it in a cocktail or serve it chilled, this homemade limoncello is sure to impress your dinner guests!
Homemade Limoncello
Description
Limoncello is a Southern Italian lemon liqueur that is sweet, fruity and fragrant. It is one of Italy's most popular liqueurs and it's enjoyed chilled or over ice on a warm summer evening.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Peel Your Lemons
Peel lemons. (Try to only peel the yellow not the white pith)
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Infuse Your Alcohol
Drop lemon rinds into a mason jar and cover with 325ml grain alcohol (everclear). Let alcohol infuse with lemon peel for 2-4 weeks. Store in a cool, light area.
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Strain Your Lemon Peels
Once the alcohol is infused it should turn a deep yellow color. Strain out lemon peels and reserve the infused alcohol.
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Mix Your Ingredients
Combine 650ml of simple syrup with your infused alcohol. You can use store-bought simple syrup but it’s very easy to make at home. The simple syrup ratio is 1:1 sugar:water. Stir your mixture until well combined then transfer into bottles.
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Enjoy!
Serve chilled, over ice, or in a cocktail. Enjoy!
