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Homemade Limoncello

Last Updated December 26, 2020. Published June 3, 2020 By Rosemary 10 Comments

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Limoncello, a delicious, easy to make Homemade Italian liqueur. Served over ice or straight up. The perfect summertime on the patio or after dinner liqueur.

limoncello in a glass

If there is one thing I learned it’s that Italians adore Lemons. From adding it to almost every dish they make to making a delicious Homemade Limoncello!

I was given this recipe from the Italian’s aunt. She has been a great bearer of a few recipes on the blog, from Italian Fresh Fruit Salad to How to Freeze Strawberries to this delicious Mushroom Fettuccine.

How to make it

  • In a large jar add the peel and vodka, close the jar tightly and let sit 12 days. Swirl the ingredients once a day.
  • After the 12 days, boil the water and sugar until sugar dissolves and let cool.
  • Meanwhile strain through a sieve the alcohol and the lemon mixture, then add the strained mixture with the cooled sugar and water syrup, mix to combine.
  • Let sit for a day or two at room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 5 hours before consuming. Serve straight up or over ice. 

limoncello how to make, lemon skin in a bowl, in a jar with vodka boiling the mixture

How to consume it

It can be served straight up or over ice. If you serve it straight up be sure to keep it in the fridge or even in the freezer. Italians like to add to a cake recipe such as this Homemade Limoncello Cake or why not add a splash or two to a Fresh Fruit Salad?

When to serve Limoncello

In Italy it is served before a meal as an Aperitif or after dinner as a Digestif, always chilled in a shot glass.

How to store it

Be sure to store it in the fridge or freezer, it will keep for up to three months.

More Liqueurs you may enjoy!

Homemade Strawberry Liqueur Two Ways

Homemade Creamy Nutella Liqueur

Homemade Chocolate Liqueur

So if you are looking to make your own Homemade Liqueur, then I hope you give this Limoncello a try and let me know how it goes. Enjoy!

limoncello in two glasses with lemons in a basket
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Homemade Limoncello

Limoncello, a delicious Italian liqueur, on the rocks or straight up. The perfect summertime on the patio, after dinner liqueur.
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Course Drinks
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 5 cups
Calories 479kcal
Author Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

  • 4 medium lemons (remove the peel no white if possible, I used a potato peeler and it worked really well)
  • 2 cups vodka (470 grams)
  • 2 cups water (470 grams)
  • 1-1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (200-300 grams)
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • In a large jar (that closes tightly) add the peel (no white if possible) and vodka, close the jar tightly and let sit 12 days in a dark cupboard. Swirl the ingredients once a day.
  • After the 12 days, boil the water and sugar until sugar dissolves about 5 minutes, let cool completely.
  • Meanwhile strain through a sieve the alcohol and lemon mixture, then add the strained mixture with the cooled sugar and water syrup, combine well.
  • Let sit for a day or two at room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 5 hours before consuming. Serve straight up or over ice. Enjoy!

Notes

Keep the Limoncello in the fridge or freezer, it will keep for up to three months.

Nutrition

Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 62g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 45.8mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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Updated from July 4, 2014.

 

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    1. sylvia says

      June 10, 2020 at 2:08 pm

      5 stars
      Do you have any recipes to use this recipe? I have a small bottle of Limoncelo.

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      • Rosemary says

        June 10, 2020 at 6:50 pm

        Hi Sylvia, yes I do you could make a Limoncello Cake https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/homemade-limoncello-cake/ or a Lemon Tiramisu https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/lemon-tiramisu-cake/, you could use your own cake or lady fingers and wet them with a mixture of limoncello and a little water. Hope that helps.

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    2. Mo says

      May 21, 2020 at 7:54 pm

      Day 12 today and just made my limoncello…can’t wait to taste it in a day or two!
      Just figuring out what to do with the peel…certainly don’t want to waste that vodka infused goodness. Maybe thinly sliced in a lemon loaf would be good??

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      • Rosemary says

        May 23, 2020 at 7:39 pm

        Hi Mo, let me know how it goes. In a lemon loaf that would be very good or maybe even a lemonade.

        Reply
    3. Jessica says

      August 24, 2019 at 2:48 am

      What size jar did you make this in? Also does the jar have to be glass or can it be made of plastic?

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      • Rosemary says

        August 25, 2019 at 3:56 pm

        Hi Jessica, well glass is always better when making liqueurs, even use a big screw top glass jar that can hold 5 cups.

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    4. voncile says

      November 5, 2018 at 2:32 pm

      I’ve had my home made lemoncello in the freezer for over 1 year. Is it still good?

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      • Rosemary says

        November 5, 2018 at 5:43 pm

        Hi Voncile, apparently it can last up to 2 years in the freezer. So enjoy. 🙂

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    5. Dick Servati says

      July 9, 2018 at 1:49 am

      What size glass for serving?

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      • Rosemary says

        July 9, 2018 at 3:41 pm

        Hi Dick, depends if you are drinking it straight up then a liqueur glass or if drinking over ice then I would use a small to medium glass that can hold 2-3 cubes of ice. Hope that helps.

        Reply

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