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Limoncello

Create your own lemon flavoured liquer at home.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 days
Total Time10 days 30 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: granulated sugar, lemon, over proof spirit
Servings: 40 shots
Calories: 106.3kcal
Author: Emma

Equipment

  • 1 large airtight container that is able to hold up to 2 litres of liquid
  • storage bottles I use 250 ml bottles

Ingredients

  • 10 lemons unwaxed
  • 700 millilitres over-proof spirit i.e. vodka
  • 700 millilitres hot water
  • 600 grams granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Peel each of the lemons, trying to avoid retaining any of the bitter pitch and transfer to a large airtight container.
  • Pour over the alcohol, seal the lid, and store in a cool dark place for a minimum of 3 days (but up to 10 days is best!)
  • Every couple of days give the container a shake to keep the lemon peel moving about the liquid. You will notice after roughly 3 days that the liquid turns from clear to yellow - by the tenth day it will be flourescent!
  • A day before you wish to bottle the Limoncello, fill a jug with 700ml of hot (but not boiling) water and add the sugar.
  • Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Remove the lemon peel from the alcohol and pour the sugar syrup into the airtight container.
  • Mix the syrup and the now yellow alcohol.
  • Replace the lid and leave the liquid in a cool dark place overnight so that the flavours completely infuse.
  • It will now be ready to bottle! Ensure you have enough bottles for at least 1.5 litres of liquid.
  • These should be sterilised either with sterilisation solution, or by washing with warm soapy water and leaving to dry in a warm oven.
  • Once bottled the Limoncello is best kept in the fridge, or even better the freezer!
  • If you have used an over-proof spirit the high alcohol level should keep the Limoncello from freezing.
  • Best served over ice or in cocktails.

Notes

Don't be put off with how long it take to make Limoncello. For the most part it's hidden away in a cupboard and you'll be wandering around the shops doing your Christmas shopping while it does all the hard work!

Nutrition

Calories: 106.3kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.51g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.08g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 0.86mg | Potassium: 37.73mg | Fiber: 0.76g | Sugar: 15.64g | Vitamin A: 5.94IU | Vitamin C: 14.31mg | Calcium: 7.17mg | Iron: 0.17mg