Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 10 Meyer Lemons
  • 3 cups 100 proof vodka (or one 750 milliliter bottle)
  • 1 quart jar and lid
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 1/2 - 3 cups granulated sugar

Instruction

  • Peel the lemons being sure to remove any pith on the back of the lemon peels.
  • Place the lemon peels into a quart mason jar and cover with the vodka.
  • Allow to steep 2 to 4 weeks.
  • After steeping make a simple syrup by placing the water and sugar into a sauce pan and heating on medium until all the sugar crystals have dissolved.
  • Remove the pot from the heat source and allow the simple syrup to cool.
  • Strain the lemon peels into a larger glass pitcher or bottle.
  • Add the simple syrup and mix.
  • Cover the Limoncello with plastic wrap or a lid.
  • Chill in the refrigerator over night before transferring to individual bottles for gifts or storage.
  • Stored in the freezer the homemade limoncello will keep for a year.