Limoncello

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Limoncello is a delicious Italian liqueur that is so easy to make homemade. Just three simple ingredients give you this delicious after dinner drink.

Prep Time20

Cook Time15

Resting Time3

Total Time3 35

Servings: servings

Calories: 204kcal

Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

15 lemons read my notes in the post about picking out the most bright lemons
1.75 liter 190 proof Everclear
4 cups sugar
8 cups water

Instructions

Please note before starting that this is a very delicious but very strong liqueur. If you are looking for something sweeter or less strong, consider making a sweeter simple syrup (with these instructions). Or make more simple syrup by adding both more water and more sugar so that you have a ratio that leans heavier simple syrup and less the limoncello oil made from the Everclear.
Peel the lemons. Be sure to avoid any of the white pith, as this will make your limoncello bitter.
15 lemons
Place the lemon peels into a glass container with a glass lid. We want to avoid a metal lid that will react with the acid in the lemons.
1.75 liter 190 proof Everclear
Pour the Everclear over the lemons in the jar. Store in a dark cool place for 3 days. Shake 2 times a day.
At the end of the 3 days, make simple syrup. Combine the sugar and water in a large pot over medium heat. Whisk the mixture regularly. As it heats up, the sugar will dissolve. Once it has dissolved completely remove from the heat. Allow to fully cool.
4 cups sugar, 8 cups water
Once the syrup has completely cooled, divide the lemon Everclear mixture into four 32 ounce sized glass containers. You will be putting 1.87 cups in each container. (I do this by adding 1 3/4 cup to each container and then dividing the remaining few tablespoons.) Then top with the cooled simple syrup. You will be adding 2 1/2 cups to each container. Shake to combine.
You can gift the four containers you just made, or you can divide them further using this great eight bottle set. Or you could keep it all for yourself and enjoy it in these delightful cordial glasses you see pictured above.

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