Do you happen to have a productive lemon tree in your yard? Or maybe a friend/neighbor with lots of lemons to giveaway? Are you looking for a new way to consume all of those beautiful lemons? Well, you can make Limoncello at home, and it’s so easy!
Limoncello is made with lemon zest, clear neutral alcohol, and sugar. You can chill it and sip it neat, or make this refreshing spritzer. I like to add a little honey and vanilla to my Limoncello, especially when the lemons are store bought, or not perfectly ripe. Homemade Limoncello also makes a great gift. Keep some for yourself, and share the rest.
Limoncello Spritzer
Equipment
- Jigger
- Bar Spoon
- Grater
- Saucepan
- Measuring cups
- Fine Mesh Strainer
Ingredients
- 2 oz Limoncello Americano
- 0.75 oz Lemon Juice
- 2-3 oz Club Soda
- Lemon slice for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a wine glass with ice
- Add all ingredients and give it one easy stir
- Garnish with lemon slice
Limoncello Americano
Ingredients
- 750 ml Vodka (or 100 proof clear neutral spirit, see tips below)
- 2 lbs Ripe Lemons, zested
- 3 oz Rich Simple Syrup (2:1 sugar to water)
- 2 oz Honey Syrup (1:1honey to water)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (optional)
Instructions
- Pour vodka (or 100p spirit) and lemon zest into an airtight container
- Let rest on the counter for 24 hours
- Fine mesh strain mixture into an airtight container
- Add rich simple syrup, honey syrup and vanilla extract
- Store in refrigerator
Notes
TIPS
I like to use a higher proof spirit to extract more of the lemon essence. I typically use half Vodka (80 proof), and half Everclear 120 proof). Be sure to squeeze the zested lemons for fresh juice to use in your cocktails.
