Homemade Limoncello (10-Day)

BY CHEF KATHRYN KELLY

INGREDIENTS

6 unwaxed lemons (preferably organic)
1 (750-milliliter) bottle vodka, preferably Belvedere
2 cups sugar
1 cup water

GUIDE / INSTRUCTIONS

Homemade Limoncello (10-Day)

Day One:

Wash the lemons well, scrubbing thoroughly. Using a vegetable peeler, remove the rinds from the lemons, being careful not to include any of the white pith. In a large sterilized jar, combine the lemon rind with the vodka. Seal with a sterilized lid and let stand in a dark place for 6 days.

Day Seven:

In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the sugar and water and bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Let cool. Transfer the lemon rind from the vodka to the syrup. Reseal the lid on the vodka jar. Transfer the syrup and rind to a sterilized jar and seal with a sterilized lid. Let both jars stand in a dark place for 3 more days.

Day Ten:

Remove the rind from the syrup. Add the syrup to the vodka, adjusting the syrup to the desired sweetness. Strain the mixture through a coffee filter until clear and store in a sealed sterilized bottle.

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