Step 1

Peel lemons carefully, avoiding the white pith under the skin (juice the remaining lemon flesh and freeze in ice cube trays to use in your cooking).

Step 2

Combine lemon peel and vodka in a glass jar. Seal and place jar in a cool, dark place for 3-4 weeks to develop the flavours. Gently shake the jar every 3 days. (To test limoncello, taste every few days at the 3 week mark. If there is a tangy lemon flavour stronger than the alcohol taste, it’s ready to strain.)

Step 3

Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir until sugar dissolves. Set aside to cool.

Step 4

Strain the lemon mixture 2-3 times through a strainer lined with muslin or a clean Chux cloth to remove lemon pulp. Pour in the sugar mixture and stir to combine. Bottle the limoncello and place in the fridge to chill.