How to Make Homemade Limoncello

Step 1

Remove the zest from 10 lemons with a vegetable peeler or lemon zester being careful to remove only the thin yellow layer. Do not remove the white pith that lies underneath the yellow zest.

Step 2

Place zest in a jar with a sealable lid and add the 750 ml of vodka.

Step 3

Seal jar and place in a cool dark spot.

Step 4

Infuse the vodka with the lemon zest for 1 - 2 weeks. The longer you allow the mixture to sit, the more flavorful the limoncello will be.

Step 5

Stir mixture daily.

Step 6

Strain the zest from the vodka using a fine lemon strainer or coffee filter.

Step 7

Make a simple syrup with 1 part water to 1 part sugar.

Step 8

Bring water to a boil and mix in sugar until dissolved.

Step 9

You can begin with 2 cups of each to add to your vodka infused mixture. If this mixture is stronger than you like, you can continue to add the same ratio until you are pleased with the taste.

Step 10

The more simple syrup added, the less alcoholic your limoncello will be.

Step 11

Use a funnel to pour the limoncello into sealable bottles.