Homemade Limoncello from Lemon Peel Steeped in Vodka

What you need

• 8 unwaxed lemons, scrubbed and dried; thick-skinned, fragrant ones are best
• 750 ml (one 25 oz bottle) vodka, 40% alcohol
• 300 g (1 1/2 cups) granulated sugar
• 300 ml (1 1/4 cups) water

Method

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1. 1

   Scrub the lemons under warm water to remove any wax, then dry them well.

2. 2

   Peel off the yellow zest in long strips with a vegetable peeler. Take as little of the white pith as you can, because it makes the liqueur bitter.

3. 3

   Put the zest in a large clean jar and pour in the vodka. Seal the jar.

4. 4

   Store it in a cool, dark place for 10 days, giving the jar a shake every day or two. The vodka turns a deep yellow.

5. 5

   Bring the sugar and water to a simmer in a small pan, stirring until the sugar dissolves, 3-5 min. Let the mixture cool completely.

6. 6

   Strain the vodka through a fine sieve into a bowl and discard the zest. For a clearer drink, strain again through a paper filter.

7. 7

   Stir in the cooled sugar water. Pour the limoncello into clean bottles and seal them.

8. 8

   Leave the bottles to rest for at least 1 week, in the fridge or freezer. The flavors blend and the liqueur softens.

9. 9

   Serve ice cold in small glasses, straight from the freezer.

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