How to Make Creamy Limoncello - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like sipping on a cool, creamy Limoncello on a hot summer day. This classic Italian liqueur is made from lemon peels, sugar, and alcohol, resulting in a bright and refreshing drink that's perfect for sipping on its own or mixing into cocktails. While traditional Limoncello is enjoyed as a sweet and tart liqueur, this recipe takes it a step further by turning it into a luscious and indulgent creamy Limoncello.

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Ingredients

  • 8 lemons, zested
  • 3 cups vodka
  • 2 quarts 2% reduced fat milk
  • 2 cups white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 days 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 5 days 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 2 quarts

  • Combine lemon zest and vodka in an airtight container. Cover and place in a cool, dark space, shaking the container to redistribute the lemon zest once a day for 5 days.
  • Pour milk and sugar into a large pot and bringing to a low boil, stirring often, until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and allow milk mixture to cool to room temperature. Slowly strain vodka mixture into the milk using a sieve. Discard the lemon zest. Pour limoncello into a capped bottle and place in the freezer to chill for 1 hour. Serve cold.