Limoncello

makes 7 cups

recipe adapted from Giada De Laurentiis

prep time: 40 min / cook time: 5 min

INGREDIENTS

10 lemons

* I used organic meyer lemons . . . THANK YOU MISS JEANNE!

1 bottle of Vodka (750mL)

3 1/2 c water

2 1/2 c sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

• Using a vegetable peeler, remove the peel from the lemons in long strips.

• Using a small sharp knife, trim away the white pith from the lemon peels; discard the pith.

• Place the lemon peels in a 2 quart pitcher.

* I didn't have a pitcher, so I used a small container and transferred it into a large dish.

• Pour the vodka over the peels and cover with plastic wrap.

• Steep the lemon peels in the vodka for 4 days at room temperature.

• After 4 days, stir the water and sugar in a large saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Cool completely.

• Pour the sugar syrup over the vodka mixture. Cover and let stand at room temperature overnight.

• Strain the limoncello through a mesh strainer. Discard the peels.

• Transfer the limoncello to bottles. Seal the bottles and refrigerate until cold, at least 4 hours and up to 1 month.

** ADDIECAKES' NOTES **

• If you are not using organic lemons, be sure to scrub the lemons well to get as much of the wax off as possible.

• This recipe can be used with different citrus fruits such as oranges, limes or tangelos.

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