Limoncello Recipe

vodka

💰Cheaper: grain alcohol

Grain alcohol is often cheaper and has a higher proof.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener, while corn syrup is often less expensive.

Soak the lemons in warm water for half an hour to remove the waxy coating.

Zest the lemons carefully, avoiding the white pith.

Place the lemon zest into a clean jar with a lid.

Pour vodka into the jar over the lemon zest and seal the jar.

Let the jar sit in a dark place for 2 weeks to infuse the flavors.

In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water.

Heat the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely, creating a simple syrup.

Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the syrup to cool completely.

Strain the lemon zest and vodka mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding the solids.

Add the cooled simple syrup to the strained lemon and vodka mixture and stir well.

Pour the mixture into a decanter or bottle, using a funnel if necessary.

Seal the decanter or bottle and let it mature for another 2 weeks before using.

Cooking Techniques

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