Homemade Limoncello

Instructions

• Zest lemons, and place zest into a large glass bottle or jar.
• Pour vodka into the bottle. Cover loosely and let infuse for 1 week at room temperature.
• 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.
• 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.
• Store bottled limoncello in the freezer until icy cold.
• Serve in chilled vodka glasses or shot glasses.