Homemade Limoncello
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- Prep Time10 mins
- Total Time25 mins
- Makes5 3/4 cups
(Photo: Erik Putz)
This homemade limoncello takes a bit of prep (okay, 14 days of steeping), but it’s definitely worth breaking out the good bottle of vodka.
Ingredients
1 750-mL bottle vodka, divided
8 - 10 Meyer lemons, washed and quartered
2 cups water
2 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
DIVIDE 1 cup vodka between 2 500-mL glass jars. Pack lemons very firmly into the jars. Seal, then let jars sit in a cool, dark place for at least 14 days and up to a month, turning and gently shaking jar once a day.
STRAIN lemons, reserving liquid. Transfer lemons to a large pot with water and sugar. Set over medium-high and cook until liquid is syrupy, about 15 min. Cool mixture and strain into the reserved liquid.
ADD remaining 2 cups vodka. Pour limoncello into clean bottles. Keep in the freezer until ready to serve.
Nutrition (per tbsp)
Calories 35, Carbohydrates 5g.
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