Limoncello , Lemoncella

1. 1

   Wash the lemons well with a vegetable brush and hot water to remove any residue of pesticides or wax.

2. 2

   Pat the lemons dry.

3. 3

   Using a vegetable peeler, peel the lemons.

4. 4

   If you do get some of the pith with the zest, carefully scrape it away with the tip of a knife.

5. 5

   Fill the jar with one bottle of the vodka and the zest.

6. 6

   Cover the jar and let it sit forty days at room temperature in a dark cabinet.

7. 7

   Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan, bring it to a boil and cook until thickened, about five minutes.

8. 8

   Let the syrup cool before adding it to the limoncello mixture, along with the other bottle of vodka.

9. 9

   Cover and return to the cupboard for another 40 days.

10. 10

    Strain the limoncello into bottles and discard the lemon zest.

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    Store them in a cupboard or the freezer.

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