Homemade Limoncello - Submerged Lemon Peels
Two ways to make amazing homemade limoncello. We explore both ways so you can be confident that you know which way makes the best limoncello!
Servings 26 oz
Calories 37kcal
Ingredients
- 8 - 10 lemons , cleaned well and rind removed
- 750 mls vodka
- 1 - 1.5 cups simple syrup with a 1:1 ratio
Instructions
- Peel the lemons with a vegetable peeler. Take a sharp knife and remove any pith from the lemon peels.
- Fill a big bottle (with a lid) with the vodka and throw the lemon peels into the vodka. Screw the lid on.
- Place in a cool dark place for 4 weeks.
- Make the simple syrup.
- When the vodka tastes real lemonny, remove the lemon peels and add in the simple syrup 1/2 cup at a time until you are happy with the taste of the liqueur.
Nutrition
Serving: 2oz | Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 19mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin C: 4.4mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.5mg