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Limoncello

When life gives you lemons, make Lemonade.  When friends give you lemons, make Limoncello!  This Tiny Kitchen Limoncello recipe is Fucci family favorite for the perfect, fresh Italian liqueur/



Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Steeping Time20 days
Course: Beverage, Cocktail
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: italian, lemon, limoncello, liqueur
Servings: 50 30ml (about 1 ounce) servings
Calories: 79kcal

Ingredients

SO WHAT YOU'RE GONNA NEED IS:

Instructions

  • Using Vegetable Peeler, zest the skins of all of the lemons (Note: try not to get any of the white pith). Place in a large Glass Mason Jar (or equivalent)
  • To the jar, add Pure Grain Alcohol. Let sit 10 days.
  • After ten days, combine Sugar and Water in a Large Pot. Bring to a boil and let simmer for about 5 minutes. Let cool.
  • Pour cooled sugar syrup into the Jar with the Lemon Rinds and Alcohol. Let sit 10 days.
  • Bottle into your favored sealable jar and store in the freezer.

Nutrition

Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg