Lemon Liqueur (Limoncello)

Lemon Liqueur (Limoncello) photo
prep time:
20 minutes
total time:
20 days
Makes 14 servings
MillieMillie Young

ingredients

  • 1 liter of pure grain alcohol
  • 10 lemons
  • 2 liters of water
  • 1 lb sugar

directions

  • 1

    In cold running water wash the lemons well. Dry them well and peel them very thin, being careful not to peel the white of the lemon. In a 3-liter glass container with a lid, pour the alcohol and add the lemon peels. Close the container and keep it in a cool place for 15 days.

  • 2

    After 15 days, in a boiling pot add water and sugar, let boil for 10 minutes. Let cool completely.

  • 3

    Once cool, add to the alcohol mixture. Put lid back on and put in a cool place for another 4 days.

  • 4

    After 4 days, strain out the lemon peels and pour limoncello into bottles. Keep in freezer.

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