Sunshine Citrus Infusion

Enjoy the delightful taste of homemade limoncello with our easy recipe. This iconic yellow liqueur is bursting with fresh lemon flavor and is perfect for sipping on warm summer evenings. With just a few simple ingredients and a little patience, you can create your own vibrant and refreshing limoncello to impress your friends and family.

Sunshine Citrus Infusion

Homemade limoncello, a vibrant and refreshing citrus-infused liqueur.

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Ingredients

  • 8 organic and unwaxed lemons
  • 33.80 oz vodka
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 33.80 oz water

Instructions

  1. Use a sharp peeler or small knife to carefully peel the zest from the lemons.
  2. Remove any white pith from the lemon peel to avoid a bitter flavor.
  3. 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.
  4. Strain the vodka through a muslin cloth, discarding the lemon peels. The liquid will have turned a bright yellow.
  5. Create a sugar syrup by boiling 2 cups of water with the sugar until the sugar dissolves. Then, add the remaining 2 cups of cold water to cool the mixture.
  6. Once completely cooled, add the sugar syrup to the yellow vodka.
  7. Transfer the limoncello to sterilized bottles and store in the fridge. It should last for up to a year.