Easy Homemade Limoncello Recipe

Limoncello glasses filled with homemade limoncello recipe and yellow candy coated almonds scattered around the glasses.

5 from 1 vote

This limoncello recipe delivers a smooth, homemade lemon liqueur that's crisp, bright, and easy to prepare. It's a lovely way to share a handcrafted treat with friends or enjoy a chilled citrus sip at home.

Course Beverages

Cuisine Italian

Keyword DIY limoncello, easy limoncello recipe, homemade limoncello, Italian lemon liqueur, lemon drink recipes, lemon infused vodka, lemon liqueur, Limoncello Recipe

Servings

Calories 127kcal

Author Shelby Law Ruttan

Equipment

Large glass infusing jar
Fine Mesh Strainer
Microplane zester
Small glass bottles with lids
funnel

Ingredients

10 lemons , peeled (zest only, no white pith
1 liter vodka
5 cups water
2 cups sugar

Instructions

Place the lemon zest and vodka in a large glass jar. Cover and let sit for 7 days.
On day 6, bring the water and sugar to a boil. Simmer 15 minutes. Cool overnight.
On day 7, strain the lemon-infused vodka. Stir in the cooled sugar water.
Transfer limoncello into clean, clear glass bottles. Refrigerate or before serving.

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