Italian LimoncelloAlcoholic

Ingredients for a "Italian Limoncello"

• Lemon
• Vodka
• Sugar
• Water

Quantities for one drink:

• Zest of 15 Fresh Lemon
• 2 Fifth 100 Proof Vodka
• 4 Cups Sugar
• 5 Cups Water

Blending Instructions:

• 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
• -- 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
• -- After the rest period, strain and bottle, discarding the lemon zest
• Keep in the freezer until ready to serve