Italian Sunshine Limoncello
Homemade Limoncello is a classic Italian after-dinner spirit made with lemons, known for its bright yellow color and refreshing citrus flavor. This recipe offers a quick method to create this delightful liqueur, infusing lemon peels in alcohol for just three days. The resulting Limoncello can be enjoyed neat, cold, or at room temperature, making it a perfect addition to any Italian festivity.
Italian Sunshine Limoncello
A delightful, quick-to-make Italian after-dinner spirit with bright citrus flavors.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Ingredients
- 35 g organic lemon peels (about 4 lemons)
- 3.40 fl. oz alcohol 95%
- 4 fl. oz water
- 6 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Use organic lemons and peel only the yellow part of the skin, removing any white pith.
- Place the lemon peels in a jar and pour in the alcohol. Close the jar and store it in a dark place for 3 days, stirring the peels once a day.
- On the third day, heat the water in a pot and add the sugar, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves without caramelizing. Do not let the solution exceed a low temperature.
- Strain the lemon-infused alcohol and combine it with the sugar solution at room temperature. The Limoncello should become bright yellow, not transparent.
- Serve the Limoncello neat, cold or at room temperature, and enjoy responsibly.