Step 2

Sterilise a 2L glass jar and lid (see our How To page for instructions).

Step 3

Place the sugar and boiling water in a heavy-based pan such as our Kilner® Preserving Pan and heat gently until all the sugar has dissolved.

Step 4

Leave to cool.

Step 5

Add the lemon zest to the sterilised jar and pour in the vodka.

Step 6

Pour the sugar syrup over the lemon zest and vodka in the jar. Seal and shake well.

Step 7

Leave in a cool, dark place for 2 weeks, then shake well again. Repeat this for 2 months, shaking every 2 weeks until the zest has lost all of its colour.

Step 8

Sterilise a 1L bottle.

Step 9

Sieve the limoncello before decanting into the bottle.

Step 10

Store in a cool dark place and use as a liqueur.