Homemade Limoncello | Italian Lemon Liqueur Recipe | How to Make Limoncello Step-By-Step!
Today we will be going over How to Make Homemade Limoncello! By adding Lemon Peels with an alcohol (Vodka) and allowing them to Steep & Meld over time. Then, as shown in the Recipe Card & Video below, after preparing a few other ingredients, you will end up with some great Homemade Lemon-Flavored Liqueur you can enjoy or give as a gift! Limoncello works wonderfully as a Digestif & is Refreshing to sip on. So add some Brightness to your day or after a meal with this Homemade Limoncello Recipe!
This Limoncello Recipe gone over, step by step in this video on YouTube. Check it out by following the link below!
Limoncello | Italian Lemon Liqueur Recipe | How to Make Homemade Italian Limoncello Step-By-Step!
You can give some other Homemade Beverage Recipes a try –
Tart & Delicious!
Lemon Liqueur Recipe (Limoncello)
After preparing a few other ingredients, you will end up with some great Homemade Lemon-Flavored Liqueur you can enjoy or give as a gift!
Lemon Prep Time
20 minutes
Steeping Time (2-4 Weeks)
14 days
Simple Syrup Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
14 days 30 minutes
Ingredients
Lemon Prep
- 10 Lemons (Cleaned)
- 1 Bottle (750 mL) Vodka
Simple Syrup Prep
- 2 Cups Water
- 1 Cup Sugar
Instructions
- Peel Lemons with a Vegetable Peeler and place peels into a Half Gallon Mason Jar. (*see Notes below)
- Pour the Bottle of Vodka over the Lemon Peels in the Mason Jar and tightly close the lid.
- Shake the Lemon Peels with the Vodka in the Mason Jar.
- Place the Mason Jar onto a baking pan and store in a cool, dry place - shaking the jars daily.
- The Lemon Peels & Vodka Mixture will then steep for 2-4 weeks; the longer the time, the stronger the lemon flavor and nice yellow color will result!
- Once the Lemon Peels & Vodka Mixture has the look and taste desired, a wonderful lemony yellow liquid will result.
- Next prepare a Simple Syrup by combining the Water and Sugar in a Saucepan over Medium-High Heat. Stir well and heat until the Sugar is dissolved.
- Pour the prepared Simple Syrup over the Lemon Peels & Vodka Mixture, replace the lid and give the Mason Jar a good shake. This will give us our Limoncello!
- Store the Limoncello (with the Peels still in the jar) overnight in a cool dark place.
- The Next Day, strain out the Lemon Peels and pour the prepared Limoncello into your desired bottles and store in the Refrigerator.
- Serve Chilled for a Bright & Vibrant Lemony sipping drink!
Notes
- Save the Lemons for using in other Recipes or for the Lemon Juice as needed in the kitchen. Check out a number of Lemon-Flavored Recipes on this site that are a great way to use the fresh lemon juice from these lemons!
- The Homemade Limoncello will lose its lemon flavor over time; recommended use in 3-6 month for best flavor and up to 1-2 years.
- Add a Splash of Homemade Limoncello to San Pellegrino (S.Pellegrino) for a Lemony Spritzer or "Homemade Hard Seltzer"
Enjoy this Bright & Vibrant Beverage any time of year!
Add a Splash of Homemade Limoncello to San Pellegrino (S.Pellegrino) for a Lemony Spritzer or “Homemade Hard Seltzer”
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