Limoncello
Serves: 3
Llewellyn Gorczany
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
48
Spice
44
Sweetness
45
Sourness
41
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.2
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Carefully remove the zest from the lemons using a microplane or rasp grater, being careful not to remove any of the white pith
2
Reserve the lemons to make lemonade or squeeze and freeze the juice for later use
3
Put the lemon zest into a lidded glass container that is at least 2-quarts in size
4
Pour the vodka over the zest, and let sit in a cool dark place for 7 days
5
After 7 days, strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer lined with muslin or several layers of cheesecloth and return the vodka to the container
6
Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan set over high heat and cook, stirring continually, until the sugar is completely dissolved, approximately 3 minutes
7
Once completely cool, add the sugar syrup to the vodka, and stir to combine
8
Cover and put the container in the freezer for at least 4 hours
9
Limoncello can be stored in the freezer for up to a year