Drink: Limoncello

posted by Gail1935 12-16-101 1:32 PM

Limoncello

10 lemon
1 liter vodka
3 cups white sugar
4 cups water


Zest the lemons, and place zest into a large glass bottle or jar. Pour in vodka. Cover loosely and let infuse
for one week at room temperature.

After one week, combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Do not stir. Boil for 15 minutes. Allow syrup to cool to room temperature. Stir vodka mixture into syrup. Strain into glass
bottles, and seal each bottle with a cork. Let mixture age for 2 weeks at room temperature.

Place bottled liqueur into the freezer. When icy cold, serve in chilled vodka glasses or shot glasses.

Truly worth the time required to create this distinguished ice cold refreshing drink. Prep Time: approx. 20
Minutes. Cook Time: approx. 20 Minutes. Ready in: approx. 168 Hours 40 Minutes. Makes 34 (2 ounce) servings.

Printed from Allrecipes, Submitted by Michele O'Sullivan


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