Limoncello

Ingredients:

10 lemons

1 (750-ml) bottle 100 proof vodka or everclear

3 1/2 cups water

2 1/2 cups sugar.

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Instructions:

1. Using a vegetable peeler, remove the peel from the lemons in long strips avoiding white pith. 

2. Place the lemon peels in a 2-quart pitcher.

3. Pour the vodka over the peels and seal tightly. Steep the lemon peels in the vodka for 7 to 14 days at room temperature.

4. Stir water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Cool completely.

5. Pour the sugar syrup over the vodka mixture. Cover and let stand at room temperature overnight.

6. Strain the limoncello through a strainer. Discard the peels.

7. Transfer the limoncello to bottles. Seal the bottles and refrigerate until cold, at least 4 hours and up to 1 month.

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