Ingredients
Directions
Carefully remove the zest from the lemons using a microplane or rasp grater, being careful not to remove any of the white pith. Reserve the lemons to make lemonade or squeeze and freeze the juice for later use.
Put the lemon zest into a lidded glass container that is at least 2-quarts in size. Pour the vodka over the zest, and let sit in a cool dark place for 7 days.
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.
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. Once completely cool, add the sugar syrup to the vodka, and stir to combine.
Cover and put the container in the freezer for at least 4 hours. Limoncello can be stored in the freezer for up to a year.
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By homicidemd
Bethlehem, PA
on May 17, 2011
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I first tried this with cheap vodka; I didn't want to waste my money if the results weren't good. However, it was fantastic. Even with the crappy vodka. The next time I used Smirnoff, and it was fabulous. I read one review where Grey Goose wasn't too good. I would advoid imported vodka. By law, any vodka produced in the U.S. must be tasteless (harsh alchohol taste of cheap vodkas doesn't count. However, many European distillers subtly flavor their premium vodkas. I would use Everclear, but it's illegal in my state, so I cannot procure any without a long car drive, and at $3.86 per gallon for gasoline, that would make this recipe not very cost-effective.
By dabeech3
on December 03, 2010
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Nice but I make mine with 1.5L generic 100 proof vodka with the zest of 6 lemons and 6 limes plus the juice of 1 lemon for 6 weeks in a cool dark room. The syrup is 6 cups sugar with 3 cups water. Unbelievable! Have also made this with fresh raspberries but would suggest to cut the sugar down as it can be too sweet.
By jeannin
Honolulu, HI
on November 26, 2010
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I make mine with Absolute vodka it works well too. I tried using Grey goose and it didn't come out good. I also steep mine for 2 weeks instead of 7 days...it makes it taste like lemon drops.
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