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Homemade limoncello is incredibly easy to make. The hardest part is the waiting. But trust me, it is totally worth the wait. This is truly the best limoncello recipe.
Limoncello only has a few ingredients; lemons, alcohol, and simple syrup. But, you are going to want to plan ahead for this recipe. As it takes about a month for it be ready.
Once you combine the lemons and alcohol all you have to do is shake the jar every couple of days and watch the transformation.
I’m making this as Christmas Gifts for my friends as well as for my Limoncello Spritzer.
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This post is all about my limoncello recipe.
The Best Limoncello Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Gallon Jar
- Vegetable Peeler
- Strainer
- Coffee Filter (optional)
- Sauce Pan
- Small Funnel
- Bottles to store the finished Limoncello
Ingredients
- Fruit and Vegetable Wash
- 10 Organic Lemons
- 750 ML 100-proof Vodka
- 3 cups sugar
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- The first thing you want to do is soak your lemons in fruit and vegetable wash. -Even if they are organic, don’t skip this step. – I use the one from Trader Joes.
- Start by peeling the lemons, being sure not to get any of the bitter white pith.
- Place lemon peels in jars and pour Vodka over the lemon peels.
- Attach lids and store in a cool dark place for 2 weeks or up to 30 days.
- Shake the jars every couple of days.
- After the steeping period, pour steeped Vodka into a large bowl or pitcher using a strainer lined with a coffee filter to strain out the lemon peels.
- Discard peels and set the bowl aside.
- Combine sugar and water in a sauce pan and bring to a low boil stirring occasionally. As soon as the sugar dissolves, turn the heat off and let come to room temperature.
- While waiting for the simple syrup to cool, rinse the jar you used to steep the Vodka and pour the vodka back in the clean jar.
- Once the, simple syrup cools pour it into the jar with the vodka.
- Store it in a cool dark place for at least 3 weeks and up to 40 days.
- Shake the jars every couple of days.
- After it has finished steeping, use a funnel lined with a coffee filter (optional) to pour the limoncello into the glass storage/gift bottles.
- Attach a gift tag with jute wine and you will have the most delicious gift to share with family and friends.
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You absolutely must use organic lemons. But, even still, you should use a fruit and vegetable wash to clean the lemons before you steep the peels. I use the one from Trader Joes. But Amazon also sells one with good reviews.
Use a vegetable peeler to peel the lemons. Be very careful to avoid as much of the bitter pith as possible.
Place the peels in large jars and cover with the Vodka.
This recipe is sure to become a favorite for you as well as all the people you share it with. Don’t forget to check out my recipe for Limoncello Spritz, a delightful twist on the traditional Aperol Spritz.
So get started early with your diy Christmas gifts this year. You’ll be glad to have that taken care of once life gets hectic during the holidays season.
This post was all about my Limoncello Recipe
The Most Delicious Limoncello Recipe
This is a super easy and delicious recipe for Limoncello. You are definitely going to want to make enough to share. Your friends will thank you.
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Steep time 40 days d
Total Time 40 days d 20 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine Italian
Servings 10 depending on bottle size
Ingredients
- 10 Organic Lemons must be organic
- 750 ml 100 proof vodka
- 3 cups sugar
- 3 cups water
Instructions
The first thing you want to do is soak your lemons in fruit and vegetable wash. -Even if they are organic, don't skip this step. – I use the one from Trader Joes.
Start by peeling the lemons, being sure not to get any of the bitter white pith.
Place lemon peels in jars and pour Vodka over the lemon peels.
Attach lids and store in a cool dark place for 2 weeks or up to 30 days.
Shake the jars every couple of days.
After the steeping period, pour steeped Vodka into a large bowl or pitcher using a strainer lined with a coffee filter to strain out the lemon peels.
Discard peels and set bowl aside.
Combine sugar and water in sauce pan and bring to a low boil, stirring occasionally. As soon as the sugar dissolves, turn the heat off and let come to room temperature.
While waiting for the simple syrup to cool, rinse the jar you used to steep the Vodka and pour the vodka back in the clean jar.
Once the, simple syrup cools pour it into the jar with the vodka.
Store it in a cool dark place for at least 3 weeks and up to 40 days.
Shake the jar every couple of days.
After it has finished steeping, use a funnel lined with a coffee filter (optional) to pour the limoncello into the glass storage/gift bottles.
Attach a gift tag with jute wine and you will have the most delicious gift to share with family and friends.
Keyword apertif, co*cktails, drinks, italian, limoncello
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