Traditional Italian Limoncello

Traditional Italian Limoncello


1. Zest lemons, making sure to get the outermost part of the skin and avoid the white pith.

2. Place lemon zest in a glass bowl and cover with alcohol. Cover and let infuse at room temperature until yellowish in color, about 7 days.

3. Bring water and sugar to the boil in a saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove syrup from heat and let cool, about 10 minutes.

4. Pour alcohol into the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer; discard lemon zest. Stir well.

5. Pour limoncello into thick, freezer-safe glass bottles. Store in the freezer for at least 2 weeks before serving.

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