Capture the Essence of Italy: Homemade Limoncello

Transport yourself to the sun-kissed shores of the Amalfi Coast with our Homemade Limoncello recipe, a refreshing lemon liqueur bursting with vibrant citrus flavour. Made with just three ingredients—lemon zest, grappa, and sugar—this traditional Italian liqueur is simple to prepare yet delivers an unforgettable taste experience. Follow our step-by-step instructions to infuse grappa with fragrant lemon zest, create a sweet syrup, and allow the flavours to meld during a leisurely aging process. Whether sipped on its own as a digestif or used to elevate cocktails and desserts, each sip of homemade Limoncello is a celebration of la dolce vita.

Limoncello

Recipe by Marlou

Servings

1

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

Ingredients

• Zest of 3 organic or unwaxed lemons

• 500 ml grappa

• 125 g caster (superfine) sugar

Directions

• Place the lemon zest in a 1-litre capacity sterilised bottle. Fill with grappa, seal, and stand in a cool, dark place for 7 days.
• Make a syrup by placing the sugar in a saucepan with 500 ml of water over low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and once cooled, pour into the bottle.
• Seal and stand in a cool, dark place for 30 days.
• When ready, strain the mixture through a cheesecloth into another sterilised bottle and store it in a cool, dark place or the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

Notes

• Makes: 1 litre Limoncello