Recipes Nugget Markets Signature Recipes
Limoncello
- Prep time
- 15 minutes, plus 2 weeks infusing PT15M
- Cook time
- N/A PT0
- Yield
- 1 quart
- Difficulty

Limoncello makes a great homemade gift, but make sure to get started early—the process takes two weeks!
Ingredients
- 1 quart vodka
- 1⅓ cups lemon zest (8–10 lemons)
- 2 cups simple syrup (equal parts boiling water and sugar)
Preparation
Use a potato peeler or a sharp paring knife to carefully slice off the outer layer of lemon (zest) and save lemons for later use. You can also use a microplane to shred off the zest. Scrape off any pith (white portion), as it will cause your limoncello to become bitter.
Combine vodka and lemon zest in an airtight container and place in a cool, dark place for a week.
Once infused, strain out zest and add simple syrup. Allow to infuse for 1 more week in the refrigerator.
Pair with
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Limoncello