Meyer Lemon Limoncello

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 3

Refreshing Meyer Lemon Limoncello for any occasion

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

168 hours or 7 days

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

140

Sugar

20g

Fat

Meyer Lemon Limoncello is a classic Italian liqueur that is often served as an after-dinner drink or added to cocktails. This refreshing drink is made by steeping meyer lemon zest and leaves in distilled spirits for at least a week. After straining, the infused spirits are combined with a simple syrup made from sugar and water. The result is a tart and tangy liqueur that is perfect for sipping on a hot summer day. The meyer lemons used in this recipe are sweeter and less acidic than regular lemons, giving this limoncello a unique flavor.

Instructions

1.	Using a vegetable peeler, peel all the zest from the meyer lemons and cut off any white pith.
2.	In a glass container, combine the meyer lemon zest and leaves with the distilled spirits.
3.	Cover the container and let the mixture steep in a cool dark place for at least 7 days, making sure to shake it every day.
4.	After 7 days, strain the mixture through a coffee filter or cheesecloth.
5.	To make the syrup, bring the sugar and water to a boil in a saucepan.
6.	Once the sugar has dissolved, let the syrup cool completely.
7.	Combine the meyer lemon-infused spirits with the syrup.
8.	Bottle and refrigerate before serving.

PROS

This limoncello is tart and tangy, perfect for sipping on a hot summer day.

It also makes a great gift for friends and family.

CONS

This recipe can be time-consuming and requires patience as the mixture must be steeped for at least a week.

It is also high in alcohol content, so it should be consumed responsibly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The meyer lemons in this recipe contain vitamin C and can help boost the immune system.
The lemon zest has been shown to aid in digestion and may improve skin health.

	2 1/2 lbs meyer lemons
	10 lemon leaves
	1 liter distilled spirits
	1 1/2 lbs sugar
	34 ounces water