Luscious Lemon Cream

This luscious cocktail is a homemade version of the classic Italian digestif, limoncello. It's rich, creamy, and delightfully zesty, providing a perfect balance of sweetness and citrus flavor. The infusion of lemon zest with Everclear creates a strong and aromatic base, which is then swirled together with milk, sugar, and vanilla to achieve a custard-like consistency. Serve this delightful concoction in chilled glasses for a refreshing and indulgent experience.

Luscious Lemon Cream

A rich and creamy Italian digestif made with homemade limoncello, milk, sugar, and vanilla.

4.65 from 88 votes
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon
  • 1 oz Everclear (or quality vodka)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1.25 oz sugar
  • 1/8 vanilla bean
  • cheesecloth
  • bottle

Instructions

  1. Zest the lemon using a zester or grater and place the zest in a container with Everclear to infuse for a week.
  2. Warm the milk, sugar, and vanilla bean in a saucepan over medium heat until dissolved, then allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
  3. Discard the vanilla bean, strain the milk mixture, and combine it with the infused Everclear.
  4. Strain the combined mixture, using cheesecloth, and funnel it into a bottle.
  5. Store the bottled mixture in the freezer, leaving room for expansion, and use within six months. Serve in chilled glasses.