How to make an "Italian Limoncello"
Ingredients:
- 2/5 part 100 proof vodka
- 4 cups sugar
- 5 cups water
- zest of 15 fresh lemons
How to:
- 1
- Wash the lemons with a vegetable brush and hot water to remove any reside of pesticides or wax
- Carefully zest the lemons with a zester or vegetable peeler so there is no white pith on the peel
- In a 1-gallon glass jar, add one fifth vodka and the lemon zest
- Cover the jar and let sit at room temperature for at least 10 days, and up to 40 days in a cool dark place
- 3
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar and water and cook until thickened, appx
- 5 to 7 minutes
- Let the syrup cool before adding it to the limoncello mixture
- Add the additional fifth of vodka
- Allow to rest for another 10 to 40 days
- 4
- After the rest period, strain and bottle, discarding the lemon zest
- Keep in the freezer until ready to serve