Ice-cold limoncello is a distinguished, refreshing drink and worth the extra time it takes to make.
Ingredients
- lemons: 10 piece
- vodka: 1 liter
- white sugar: 3 cups
- water: 4 cups
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Stages of cooking
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Zest lemons, and place zest into a large glass bottle or jar.
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Pour vodka into the bottle. Cover loosely and let infuse for 1 week at room temperature.
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After 1 week, combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil; do not stir. Boil for 15 minutes, then remove from the heat and allow syrup to cool to room temperature.
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Stir vodka mixture into the syrup. Strain into glass bottles, then seal each bottle with a cork. Let age at room temperature for 2 weeks.
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Store bottled limoncello in the freezer until icy cold.
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Serve in chilled vodka glasses or shot glasses.