Lemoncello
10 lemons (try to buy organic so they don't have that waxy coating)
1 750ml bottle of vodka
2 1/2 c. sugar
4 c. water
Update: 2022, I used a microplane to grate a couple of the lemons in addition to strips. It was more lemony--definitely recommend!
Put the peels in a large glass jar or bottle. Pour the vodka over them and cover the jar loosely. Let the jar sit and enjoy the vodka bath for 7-10 days at room temperature.
After 7-10 days, combine the sugar and water in a medium saucepan and bring it to a boil. DO NOT STIR (I don't know why!). Boil for 15 minutes and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature. (I have to admit...I stirred and just boiled it until the sugar was dissolved. I guess I messed up, but it still turned out excellent, so who knows?)
Combine the vodka mix and syrup. Strain into glass bottles and seal. Let mixture age for about 2 weeks at room temp.
Place bottled lemoncello in the freeze and enjoy icy cold in cute tiny cups.
Put the peels in a large glass jar or bottle. Pour the vodka over them and cover the jar loosely. Let the jar sit and enjoy the vodka bath for 7-10 days at room temperature.
After 7-10 days, combine the sugar and water in a medium saucepan and bring it to a boil. DO NOT STIR (I don't know why!). Boil for 15 minutes and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature. (I have to admit...I stirred and just boiled it until the sugar was dissolved. I guess I messed up, but it still turned out excellent, so who knows?)
Combine the vodka mix and syrup. Strain into glass bottles and seal. Let mixture age for about 2 weeks at room temp.
Place bottled lemoncello in the freeze and enjoy icy cold in cute tiny cups.
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