Limoncello Recipe

Home-made Limoncello Liqueur recipe

Recipe for making limoncello at home in a few easy steps

Ingredients:

• Lemon 1 
• Orange 1 
• Water 0.5 liter
• Sugar (Granulated) 150 grams
• Grain alcohol (95%) 0.5 liter

Step 1: Prepare the Limoncello Infusion

1. Zest Preparation: Finely grate the rinds of lemons and oranges. Discard the fruit.
2. Infusion: Combine the grated rinds with bay leaves and cloves in a glass bottle. Pour in alcohol (vodka or grain alcohol).
3. Maceration: Seal the bottle tightly and let it rest for one week in a cool, dark, and dry place.

Step 2: Complete the Limoncello

1. Make Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add granulated sugar and boil for one minute, or until the sugar has completely dissolved.
2. Cool and Combine: Let the simple syrup cool completely.
3. Filter: Strain the infused alcohol through a fine-mesh sieve or coffee filter to remove the rinds and aromatics.
4. Blend: Combine the filtered alcohol with the cooled simple syrup in a clean bottle.
5. Enjoy: Your Limoncello is ready to be enjoyed!