Shifa Score
16250
Limoncello
Italian lemon liqueur, sweet and zesty.250
Calories
(kcal)
65
Glycemic
Index
0.5
Protein
(gms)
0.5
Fiber
(gms)
Classification
BEVERAGE
(148)
VEGAN
(385)
ITALIAN
(112)
Description
Limoncello is a sweet, lemon-flavored liqueur from Italy. Made by infusing lemon zest in alcohol, it is then mixed with sugar and water. Bright yellow in color, it is typically served cold as a refreshing after-dinner drink. Popular in Mediterranean regions, it captures the essence of fresh lemons.
Recipe
Ingredients:
Lemons
10
Whole
Vodka
1
Liter
Sugar
3
Cups
Water
4
Cups
Preparation steps:
1. Gather lemons, vodka, sugar, and water.
2. Wash lemons thoroughly.
3. Peel lemons, avoiding the white pith.
4. Place peels in a jar.
5. Pour vodka over peels, covering them completely.
6. Seal jar tightly.
7. Store in a cool, dark place for 1-2 weeks.
8. Shake jar gently every few days.
9. Strain and discard peels.
10. Combine sugar and water in a saucepan.
11. Heat gently to dissolve sugar, creating syrup.
12. Cool syrup to room temperature.
13. Mix syrup with infused vodka.
14. Funnel mixture into bottles.
15. Seal bottles and store in the freezer.
16. Serve chilled.
