Make Your Own Limoncello

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When homemade is better and cheaper, there’s no need to buy it, whatever it is. What is better than making Limoncello using real lemons? It’s also simple to make. Here’s how ...

Homemade Limoncello

Ingredients:

10 unwaxed lemons, washed

1 bottle [750 ml] of 80 proof vodka

1 cup of sugar

1 cup water

Directions:

1) Peel the lemon zest into pieces avoiding the bitter white pit as much as possible.

2) Toss the peels into a canning jar with a lid and pour the vodka into the jar. Infuse in a cool dark place at room temperature for 7 - 10 days.

3) Make a simple syrup by combining the water and sugar in a pot on a stovetop on medium heat. Let cool.

4) Remove the lemon rinds, squeeze to get as much of the lemon oils out. Combine the infused mixture with the cooled simple syrup.

5) Poor into a bottle with a stopper or lid and store in the freezer or refrigerator. Vodka will not freeze.

Cheers!🍋

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