Traditional Italian limoncello is typical of the Amalfi coast, a beautiful area around Naples. It's traditionally made with Sorrento lemons, which are large and flavorful and a really unique Italian product.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
184 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Zest lemons, making sure to get the outermost part of the skin and avoid the white pith.
Step 2
Place lemon zest in a glass bowl and cover with alcohol. Cover and let infuse at room temperature until yellowish in color, about 7 days.
Step 3
Bring water and sugar to the boil in a saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove syrup from heat and let cool, about 10 minutes.
Step 4
Pour alcohol into the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer; discard lemon zest. Stir well.
Step 5
Pour limoncello into thick, freezer-safe glass bottles. Store in the freezer for at least 2 weeks before serving.
