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Homemade Limoncello Recipe

Homemade Limoncello Recipe

Limoncello is a sweet Italian lemon liqueur and easy to make at home. Discover this recipe for authentic homemade limoncello from scratch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Steeping Time 14 days
Total Time 14 days 25 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 cups

Equipment

  • mason jars
  • vegetable peeler
  • grolsch bottles

Ingredients
  

  • 10 lemons, preferably organic
  • 1 750 ml bottle of vodka or grain alcohol
  • 3 cups water
  • 1.5 cup granulated sugar

Instructions
 

  • Peel the lemons taking care to remove the white pith. Combine the lemons with the vodka or grain alcohol and store in an airtight container for 2-4 weeks to steep.
  • Combine water and sugar in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer until sugar has completely dissolved. Allow simple syrup to cool to room temperature.
  • Remove lemon peels from alcohol mixture. Combine with simple syrup and transfer to bottles.
Keyword cordials, lemon, liqueur, summer cocktails, summer drinks
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