Finally Time! Homemade Limoncello by Pasquale Sciarappa

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.

Wash lemons thoroughly under cold water.

Zest lemons, avoiding the white pith.

Combine lemon zest and vodka in a large jar.

Seal the jar tightly and let it sit in a cool, dark place for at least 7 days, shaking it gently every couple of days.

After 7 days, prepare a simple syrup by heating water and sugar in a saucepan until dissolved.

Let the syrup cool completely before mixing it with the lemon-vodka mixture.

Strain the mixture through a fine sieve or cheesecloth to remove zest.

Bottle the limoncello in clean glass bottles and seal tightly.

Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving for best flavor.

Serve chilled in small glasses.

Cooking Techniques

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