Description
A refreshing and vibrant limoncello drink that captures the essence of summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of lemon zest
- 1 bottle of vodka (750ml)
- 2 cups of sugar
- 2 cups of water
Instructions
- Prepare the lemon zest by removing the yellow part of the lemon peel.
- Combine lemon zest and vodka in a jar. Seal and let it sit for 2 weeks in a cool, dark place.
- After 2 weeks, make a simple syrup by boiling sugar and water until sugar dissolves.
- Let the syrup cool and then mix it with the lemon-infused vodka.
- Strain the mixture into bottles to remove zest.
- Seal and refrigerate. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use organic lemons for the best flavor.
- Let it sit longer for a stronger lemon flavor.
- Can be served as a digestif after meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: limoncello, lemon drink, summer beverage