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Liqueur, Limoncello II (P, TNT)
Source: Bon Appetit, May 2002
Yield: About 7 cups

Peel (yellow part only) of 2 pounds of lemons
4 cups 100 proof (or greater) vodka
3 cups sugar
3 cups water

Steep the lemon peel in the vodka in large bowl for one week at room temperature.

Stir the sugar and water in large saucepan over medium until sugar dissolves; cool.

Add to the vodka mixture and stir.

Strain the liquid into bottles; seal and chill the Limoncello for one month.

Poster's Notes:
Some sources say to freeze; I did that for a few hours before serving.

Posted by Marilyn Jacobs

Nutritional Info Per Serving: N/A