Homemade Limoncello

Recipe View Gather all ingredients, ensuring lemons are thoroughly washed. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Carefully zest the lemons, avoiding the bitter white pith. Use a microplane or vegetable peeler for the best results. Place the zest into a large, sterilized glass jar or bottle. (30 minutes)

Recipe View Pour the vodka over the lemon zest. Ensure the zest is fully submerged. Cover the jar loosely and let it infuse at room temperature, away from direct sunlight, for 1 week, gently swirling every other day. (7 days)

Recipe View After 1 week of infusion, prepare the simple syrup. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, without stirring, until the sugar is completely dissolved. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 15 minutes to create a rich syrup. Remove from the heat and allow the syrup to cool completely to room temperature. (45 minutes)

Recipe View Strain the vodka-lemon infusion through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth, discarding the zest. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Combine the strained vodka infusion with the cooled simple syrup. Stir gently until well combined. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Carefully transfer the limoncello to sterilized glass bottles. Seal tightly with corks or airtight caps. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Age the bottled limoncello at room temperature for at least 2 weeks to allow the flavors to meld and mellow. (14 days)

Recipe View For the ultimate refreshment, store the bottled limoncello in the freezer until icy cold. Serve in chilled vodka glasses or small shot glasses. (2 hours)