Discover how to make authentic limoncello with our easy Limoncello Recipe – How Italians Make It. Try it today for a refreshing treat!
Author:Madison
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:Approximately 12 servings 1x
Category:Beverage
Method:Infusing
Cuisine:Italian
Ingredients
Scale
8 big organic lemons (or 9 small lemons)
750 milliliters pure fruit juice (as an alternative to non alcohol)
2 ½ cups white sugar (550 g)
4 ½ cups water (1080 milliliters)
⅓ cup white sugar (75 g)
1 cup water (240 milliliters)
Instructions
Using a vegetable peeler or sharp knife, peel off the lemon zest as thin as possible. Focus on removing just the yellow part.
Place all the lemon peels in a large glass jar. Add in your chosen non alcohol base. Seal the jar tightly and let it sit in a cool, dark place for at least 7 days; however, letting it macerate for up to 3 weeks yields better results.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water and white sugar. Stir continuously until all sugar dissolves. Allow this mixture to simmer until boiling, then remove from heat and let cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl or container, pour in the lemon-infused juice. Gradually add the cooled sugar syrup while continuously stirring.
If you prefer a milder flavor, continue adding more sugar syrup to reach your desired sweetness. Remember not to dilute your juice excessively.
Once satisfied with your flavor balance, use a funnel to bottle your limoncello in glass bottles.
Finally, place your bottled limoncello in the freezer for several hours before serving to enjoy it ice-cold.