| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 4 days 12 hr 10 min |
| Active: | 10 min |
| Yield: | about 3 1/2 cups |
Ingredients
- 5 lemons
- 2 cups vodka
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- Using a vegetable peeler, remove the peel from the lemons in long strips (reserve the lemons for another use). Using a small sharp knife, trim away the white pith from the lemon peels; discard the pith. Place the lemon peels in a 2-quart pitcher. Pour the vodka over the peels. Steep the lemon peels in the vodka for 4 days at room temperature.
- Stir the sugar and 1 cup water in a large saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Cool completely. Pour the sugar syrup over the vodka mixture. Cover and let stand at room temperature overnight.
- Strain the limoncello through a meshed strainer. Discard the peels. Transfer the limoncello to bottles. Seal the bottles and refrigerate until cold, at least 4 hours and up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 471 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 57 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 52 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 3 mg |
Reviews
I put it in small bottles and they make the perfect gift to take to a pool party or a BBQ. Be sure to tell the recipient that it’s home-made! I always have made this with vodka, and that’s what I recommend. Grain alcohol has a bit too much bite.