Homemade Limoncello

Name: Homemade Limoncello
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1-1/2 quarts.
Ingredients: 10 medium lemons; 1 bottle (750 milliliters) vodka; 3 cups water; 1-1/2 cups sugar

This homemade Limoncello is better than store bought. It's perfect as an after dinner treat on its own, or whipped up in a cocktail. —Jenni Sharp, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ingredients

10 medium lemons
1 bottle (750 milliliters) vodka
3 cups water
1-1/2 cups sugar

Directions

Using a vegetable peeler, peel rind from lemons (save lemons for another use). With a sharp knife, scrape pith from peels and discard. Place lemon peels and vodka in a large glass or plastic container. Cover and let stand at room temperature for at least 2 weeks, stirring once a week.
In a large saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Cool completely.
Strain vodka mixture, discarding lemon peels. Return mixture to container; stir in sugar mixture. Pour into glass bottles; seal tightly. Let stand for 2 weeks. Serve chilled.