Jul 14 2026

Limon Or Arancello Recipe

Time1h 15m
Serves10

served ice cold!

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Ingredients

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Liquor Base

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Zest the Citrus

    Using a microplane or zester, carefully zest 1 cup each of lemons and oranges, making sure to only remove the colorful outer layer and not the bitter white pith.

  2. 2

    Infuse the Vodka

    In a large glass jar or bottle, combine the lemon zest and orange zest with 750 ml of vodka. Seal tightly and let it sit in a cool, dark place for at least 5 days, shaking gently every day to mix the flavors.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Simple Syrup

    While the vodka is infusing, prepare the simple syrup. Combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan (for example, 250 ml of each). Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool.

  4. 4

    Juice the Citrus

    After the vodka has infused for 5 days, juice enough lemons and oranges to yield about 200 ml of each juice. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove pulp and seeds.

Mixing

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large pitcher or mixing bowl, combine the infused vodka (remove the zest), simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and fresh orange juice. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

  2. 6

    Chill the Mixture

    Cover the pitcher and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve Cold

    Pour the chilled limoncello or arancello into small shot glasses or aperitif glasses. Garnish with a lemon slice and an orange slice, if desired. Serve ice cold for the best experience!

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