Traditional Italian Limoncello Recipe + Local Advice

Step 1

Wash the lemons very well then, using a small pointed knife with a sharp blade or even better using a potato peeler, deprive the lemons of the peel being careful to eliminate only the yellow part and leaving the white part on the lemons;

Step 2

Put the skins in a large container and cover them with the alcohol, leaving to soak for 1 month;

Step 3

After the month, prepare a syrup by boiling water and sugar;

Step 4

While the syrup is getting cold, filter the alcohol to remove the skins and any residues;

Step 5

Once cold, mix the syrup with water and sugar to the alcohol;

Step 6

Place in transparent sterilized bottles and store away from light. Leave to rest for at least 1 month;

Step 7

After the month, open the bottles and/or transfer them into the refrigerator or freezer. Serve the limoncello cold.