Description
This authentic Italian Limoncello Recipe captures the essence of the Amalfi Coast with bright citrus flavor and smooth sweetness. Crafted over six weeks, it delivers silky, restaurant-quality results perfect for sipping, gifting, or elevating cocktails.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 Sfusato or organic unwaxed lemons
- 750 ml high-proof grain alcohol (190-proof Everclear or vodka substitute)
- 750 ml filtered water
- 500g white granulated sugar
Instructions
- Zest all lemons carefully, avoiding the bitter white pith. Collect about 1 cup of zest.
- Place zest in a clean glass jar and cover completely with grain alcohol. Seal tightly and store in a cool, dark cabinet for 4+ weeks, shaking weekly.
- Prepare simple syrup by heating 750 ml water and 500 g sugar until dissolved. Cool completely to room temperature.
- Strain alcohol through fine cheesecloth to remove zest. Slowly combine strained alcohol with cooled syrup, stirring gently.
- Transfer to dark glass bottles and age for another 2-4 weeks before serving. Store in the freezer for best results.
Notes
Use only organic, unwaxed lemons for best flavor. Allow full steeping and aging time for authentic smoothness. Serve ice cold for traditional Italian presentation.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: limoncello, Italian liqueur, homemade limoncello, lemon liquor, Amalfi coast drink, Italian digestif