Limoncello in 4 easy steps and just 4 ingredients!

Limoncello is an Italian liquer mainly produced in Souther Italy including our beloved Puglia! Traditionally, it is made from zest of Femminello St. Teresa lemons, also known as Sorrento lemons or Sfusato lemons.

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Limoncello is traditionally served chilled as an after-dinner digestivo and it typically has an alcohol content of around 28%. Many variations of Limoncello are also available. These include Pitstachiocello (as you would expect, flavoured with pistachio nuts), Meloncello (flavoured with cantaloupe), and Frangocello (flavoured with strawberry).

The recipe below is for traditional Limoncello which you can make at home with 4 easy steps and just 4 ingredients!

All you need is:
5 unwaxed lemons
1L vodka
750g caster sugar
700ml boiling water

1. Zest the lemons and put in a large clean jar.
2. Pour over the vodka. Cover with a tightly fitting lid and leave for a week, shaking the jar each day.
3. Put the sugar in a heatproof bowl and pour over the boiling water, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
4. Add the vodka and zest and leave for a further week, shaking the jar regularly.

Give it a go tonight; it's sure to brighten up any Thursday night!