Found this recipe in our local paper and is it good. Was a no brainer for me as lemon drop martinis are my favorite drink and now I can have them anytime. Thought I'd share.
Homemade Limoncello
2 pounds lemons
1 quart (4 cups) clear grain alcohol such as vodka
6 cups purified water
2 ½ cups cane (or granulated) sugar (found in natural food stores, but regular is okay)
With a very fine grater, zest the lemons. Put zest and vodka in a tightly sealed jar or bottle large enough to accommodate at least a quart of liquid.
Place container in a cool, dark and dry place for at least 3 to 5 days. Shake the jar at least twice a day. Zest will turn white when flavoring is done. Strain the zest from the liquid through a fine sieve; discard the zest and set aside the flavored vodka.
Place 6 cups water in a saucepan over low heat and add sugar. Heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves and syrup is clear.
Cool syrup to room temperature and mix with lemon vodka. Strain the sweetened lemon vodka through several changes of coffee filters and store in tightly sealed bottles in the refrigerator. Chill and enjoy.
Notes: The author says she uses ½ cheap potato vodka and ½ a more expensive brand.
This is much better than commercial. Tastes fresh and delicious.
Homemade Limoncello
2 pounds lemons
1 quart (4 cups) clear grain alcohol such as vodka
6 cups purified water
2 ½ cups cane (or granulated) sugar (found in natural food stores, but regular is okay)
With a very fine grater, zest the lemons. Put zest and vodka in a tightly sealed jar or bottle large enough to accommodate at least a quart of liquid.
Place container in a cool, dark and dry place for at least 3 to 5 days. Shake the jar at least twice a day. Zest will turn white when flavoring is done. Strain the zest from the liquid through a fine sieve; discard the zest and set aside the flavored vodka.
Place 6 cups water in a saucepan over low heat and add sugar. Heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves and syrup is clear.
Cool syrup to room temperature and mix with lemon vodka. Strain the sweetened lemon vodka through several changes of coffee filters and store in tightly sealed bottles in the refrigerator. Chill and enjoy.
Notes: The author says she uses ½ cheap potato vodka and ½ a more expensive brand.
This is much better than commercial. Tastes fresh and delicious.
Shannon