How to Make Homemade Limoncello | Get Cookin' | Allrecipes.com

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.

Zest 10 lemons.

Pour out a shot of vodka into a large jar.

Add all of the lemon zest to the vodka.

Cover the jar loosely and let it infuse for about a week.

After a week, prepare a simple syrup by boiling 3 cups of sugar and 4 cups of water for 15 minutes.

Allow the simple syrup to cool to room temperature.

Combine the lemon-infused vodka and simple syrup together, stirring well.

Strain the mixture into a mason jar or empty glass bottles.

Let the limoncello age for about two weeks at room temperature.

Serve chilled in small cordial glasses.

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