Limoncello is a distinguished ice cold refreshing drink! Lemon zest is steeped in vodka for a week, then mixed with simple syrup and aged for 2 more weeks.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
132 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Zest lemons, and place zest into a large glass bottle or jar.
Step 2
Pour vodka into the bottle. Cover loosely and let infuse for 1 week at room temperature.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
Store bottled limoncello in the freezer until icy cold.
