Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1.75 liter vodka
  • 5-6 large lemons
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 drops yellow food coloring (optional)

Instruction

  • Remove the rind from the lemons using a potato peeler, and add to the vodka. Let sit in a cool dark place for a minimum of 4 days. You can soak this for a month if you like, and I have done that! But there is no additional intensity of flavor. The peels give all they got in the first few days.
  • When your vodka is ready, strain through cheese cloth to ensure a bright and  clear liquor.   Combine the water and sugar in a large sauce pan to make your simple syrup.  Bring to a boil and stir.  Simmer for a minute or two until all the sugar has dissolved.  Let cool completely.  Store in refrigerator until you are ready to mix your Limoncello.
  • Combine simple syrup and steeped vodka. You may not use all the simple syrup.  It's up to you and your tastebuds on how much to add.  I use one cup of syrup to two cups of vodka.  Tasting is the best way to tell...I love my jobbbbb!  Add yellow food coloring one drop at a time. 3-4 drops for the entire batch should be adequate.
  • After your Limoncello is done.  Store in airtight bottles in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.  Turns out booze has a really long shelf life!