Sunny Citrus Infusion
This Limoncello recipe is the perfect way to capture the bright and sunny essence of lemons in a delightful liqueur. Produced with just a few simple ingredients, this iconic yellow drink will be ready to enjoy in no time.
Sunny Citrus Infusion
Capture the essence of sunny lemons in this delightful limoncello liqueur.
Ingredients
- 8 organic and unwaxed lemons
- 33.80 oz vodka
- 1.90 cups sugar
- 33.80 oz water
Instructions
- Use a sharp peeler or small knife to carefully peel the zest from the lemons.
- Remove any white pith from the lemon peel to avoid bitterness.
- Place the lemon peels in a large clean jar and pour the vodka over them, ensuring they are completely submerged. Seal the jar and let it steep in a cool, dark place for 10-14 days.
- Strain the vodka through a muslin cloth, discarding the peels. The liquid should have turned a bright yellow.
- Create a sugar syrup by boiling 2.1 cups of water with the sugar until the sugar has dissolved.
- Remove the sugar syrup from the heat and add the remaining 2.1 cups of cold water to cool the mixture down.
- Once completely cooled, add the sugar syrup to the yellow vodka.
- Transfer the limoncello to sterilized bottles and store in the fridge. It should last for up to a year, but discard if mold appears or if it tastes off.