Limoncello Lemon Liqueur

Name: Limoncello Lemon Liqueur
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 20 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 10 large unwaxed lemons (organic preferred), scrubbed; 750 ml high-proof vodka (100 proof) or Everclear 151; 3 cups water; 2 cups granulated sugar

30 minEasyServes 20180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

10 large unwaxed lemons (organic preferred), scrubbed
750 ml high-proof vodka (100 proof) or Everclear 151
3 cups water
2 cups granulated sugar

Instructions

1

Using a vegetable peeler or microplane, zest 10 scrubbed large unwaxed lemons (organic preferred), removing only the bright yellow outer peel and avoiding the bitter white pith. Place zest in a clean glass jar with a tight lid.
2

Pour 750 ml high-proof vodka (100 proof) or Everclear 151 over the zest. Seal the jar tightly and store in a cool, dark place. Shake gently once a day. Let infuse for at least 7 days; up to 4 weeks gives a more intense flavor.
3

When infusion is ready, combine 3 cups water and 2 cups granulated sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring, until sugar dissolves completely. Do not boil. Remove from heat and let the simple syrup cool completely.
4

Strain the lemon-infused high-proof vodka (100 proof) or Everclear 151 through a fine-mesh strainer, discarding the zest. Combine the strained alcohol with the cooled simple syrup in a large pitcher. Stir well.
5

Pour into clean glass bottles using a funnel. Seal and refrigerate or freeze (the alcohol prevents full freezing and the liqueur pours beautifully icy-cold). Serve in chilled shot glasses as a digestivo.

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Questions

What is Limoncello Lemon Liqueur?

The classic Italian digestivo made by infusing grain alcohol or vodka with fresh lemon zest, then sweetening with a simple syrup to produce a brilliantly yellow, intensely lemony liqueur. Plan ahead: requires at least 7 days of infusion. This reference files it under Italian alcoholic drink: made without cooking, rated easy and about 30 minutes start to finish.

Can I make Limoncello Lemon Liqueur without alcohol?

The alcohol here is 750 ml high-proof vodka (100 proof) or Everclear 151. Replace a base spirit with the same volume of a zero-proof spirit, or with chilled tea or tonic for bite; replace sparkling wine with sparkling water and a squeeze of citrus. Keep every other line as written, and expect a lighter, sweeter drink, since alcohol also carries bitterness and body.

Is Limoncello Lemon Liqueur low-carb?

A serving of Limoncello Lemon Liqueur carries 18 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 90 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 18 percent.

How many carbs are in Limoncello Lemon Liqueur?

One serving (the recipe makes 20) has 18 g of carbohydrate in about 180 calories, with 0 g protein and 0 g fat, plus 2 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Limoncello Lemon Liqueur for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 20. Halved, the lemons drops from 10 to 5; doubled, it is 20. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To batch it for a crowd, multiply everything but add the ice only when serving.

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