Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 2 of 3 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 2 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 5–7 unwaxed lemons
- 300 ml 95% ABV grain alcohol
- 700 ml water
- 500 ml sugar
Directions
Peel lemons, avoiding or removing the bitter white pith.
Combine lemon peel and alcohol in the mason jar.
Cover the jar and let infuse for 20 days.
After infusion is complete, create a simple syrup by boiling the water stirring in the sugar until dissolved.
Allow syrup to cool completely, then strain the infused alcohol into it. Stir well to combine.
Bottle the limoncello or return to the jar for storage.