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Homemade Limoncello

Total Time
1h 14m
14m prep ยท 60m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
โ€”
Difficulty
Hard
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๐ŸŒฑ Vegan ๐Ÿฅฌ Vegetarian ๐ŸŒพ Gluten-Free ๐Ÿฅ› Dairy-Free ๐Ÿฅœ Nut-Free โœก๏ธ Kosher

Ice-cold limoncello is a distinguished, refreshing drink and worth the extra time it takes to make.

Ingredients

  • 10 lemons
  • 1 liter vodka
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 4 cups water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients.

  2. 2

    Zest lemons, and place zest into a large glass bottle or jar.

  3. 3

    Pour vodka into the bottle. Cover loosely and let infuse for 1 week at room temperature.

  4. 4

    After 1 week, combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil; do not stir. Boil for 15 minutes, then remove from the heat and allow syrup to cool to room temperature.

  5. 5

    Stir vodka mixture into the syrup.

  6. 6

    Strain into glass bottles, then seal each bottle with a cork. Let age at room temperature for 2 weeks.

  7. 7

    Store bottled limoncello in the freezer until icy cold. Serve in chilled vodka glasses or shot glasses.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

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