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Homemade Limoncello
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Refreshing Homemade Limoncello Recipe

Indulge in the vibrant, zesty flavors of Italy with this easy homemade limoncello recipe. Perfect for sipping chilled after meals or as a delightful addition to cocktails, this refreshing lemon liqueur captures the essence of sunny citrus groves.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Maceration time 16 hours 48 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 8 lemons organic lemons
  • 3 cups fruit juice or flavored vinegar for infusion
  • 2.5 cups white sugar
  • 4.5 cups water
  • 0.33 cups white sugar additional for sweetening
  • 1 cup water for sweetening

Equipment

  • glass jar
  • Medium saucepan
  • funnel

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Peel the lemons using a vegetable peeler, ensuring to only take the yellow zest.
  2. Place lemon peels in a glass jar and cover them with fruit juice or flavored vinegar. Seal and let macerate for at least 7 days (up to 3 weeks for enhanced flavor).
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine 4 ½ cups water and 2 ½ cups sugar over medium heat until dissolved. Allow to cool completely.
  4. Mix the lemon-infused liquid with the cooled syrup in a large container, adjusting sweetness as desired by adding more syrup.
  5. Bottle your limoncello using a funnel and chill in the freezer for several hours before serving.