Homemade Limoncello-DIY Gift Idea

• Produce

  • 6 Lemons

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 1/2 cups Sugar

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 750 ml Vodka

• Liquids

  • 2 cups Water

Found on thehappierhomemaker.com

Description

Ingredients

• 6 lemons
• 750 ml vodka
• 1.5 cups sugar
• 2 cups water

Directions

• Zest lemons being sure not to go too deep-you want only the zest, not the white portion of the peel
• Combine the zest with the vodka in a large jar or pitcher.
• Cover and keep in a dark, cool place for 10 days.
• Strain zest out with a cheesecloth and discard zest.
• Simmer sugar and water in a pan, stirring, until the sugar dissolves completely.
• Allow sugar mixture to cool and add to vodka mixture.
• Keep in refrigerator for up to one month.