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Limoncello is a lemon-infused Italian liqueur. It is served in chilled shot glasses, usually after a good meal

Learn how to make this delicious liqueur with this easy recipe

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• lemons • everclear or vodka • lemon juice • water • sugar

Peel lemons & add the rind to a large glass mason jar

Pour Everclear (or vodka) and lemon juice over the lemon rinds.

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Store in a cool, dark location for 30 days

Strain the lemon-infused alcohol into a glass jar.

Soup Bags work great for this step!

Prepare a simple syrup

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Mix syrup & alcohol. Chill before serving.

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CHEERS!

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Save some Limoncello to make this delicious Limoncello Cheesecake.

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You can also make a Limoncello spritzer!

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Or a Limoncello Martini!

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Get the Recipe

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EASY ITALIAN LIMONCELLO RECIPE

Limoncello is a lemon-infused Italian liqueur. It is served in chilled shot glasses, usually after a good meal

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Learn how to make this delicious liqueur with this easy recipe

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• lemons • everclear or vodka • lemon juice • water • sugar

INGREDIENTS

Peel lemons & add the rind to a large glass mason jar

Pour Everclear (or vodka) and lemon juice over the lemon rinds.

Store in a cool, dark location for 30 days

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Strain the lemon-infused alcohol into a glass jar.

Soup Bags work great for this step!

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Prepare a simple syrup

Mix syrup & alcohol. Chill before serving.

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CHEERS!

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Save some Limoncello to make this delicious Limoncello Cheesecake.

Get the Recipe

You can also make a Limoncello spritzer!

Get the Recipe

Or a Limoncello Martini!

Get the Recipe

Get the Recipe