Homemade Limoncello

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   Combine vodka and zest in a half gallon jar and let stand at room temperature.

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   tightly covered, for about 10 days.

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   It is ready when the zest has turned pale and vodka is a deep yellow.

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   Pour liquid through a strainer into a large bowl.

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   Leave zest in the strainer and place stainer over a large measuring cup.

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   Bring 3 cups of water and sugar to boil over high heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.

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   Boil for 3 minutes.

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   Pour syrup through strainer into measuring cup and discard the zest.

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   Cool syrup completely.

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    Add syrup to vodka.

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    Pour liqueur into a large bottle or smaller decorative bottles with tight fitting lids.

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    Let stand for 5 days before serving.

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    Store in the fridge and serve ice cold in chilled shot glasses.

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    If you store homemade limoncello in the freezer it may freeze.

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    (although the friend that gave me this recipe says that is where she stores hers).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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