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Limoncello Recipe

A classic Italian lemon liqueur that's perfect for sipping or using in cocktails.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 10 days 20 minutes
Course: Drink
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 10 lemons organic
  • 1 liter vodka high-proof
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 4 cups water

Instructions 

  1. Peel the lemons, avoiding the white pith.
  2. Place the lemon peels in a large jar and pour the vodka over them. Seal the jar and let it sit for 1-2 weeks.
  3. After the infusion period, strain the lemon peels from the vodka.
  4. In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Heat until the sugar dissolves to make a simple syrup. Let it cool.
  5. Mix the simple syrup with the infused vodka. Pour into bottles and seal.
  6. Let the limoncello mature for another week before serving chilled.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Sugar: 30g

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