Limoncello (Cindy Yenna) (need 10 days to sit)

By ctaubenheim

Ingredients

• 8 - 10 medium oranges; 10 - 12 large lemons or large tangerines; or 5 to 6 grapefruit
• 1 750 milliliter bottle vodka
• 3 cups sugar
• 2/3 cups water

Details

Servings 24
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 90mins

Preparation

Step 1

Using a vegetable peeler, remove the citrus zest in wide strips (avoid the white pith); measure 2 cups zest. (If desired, reserve the remaining fruit for juicing or snacking).

In a sterilized 2 qt canning jar or other glass jar; combine the 2 cups zest and the vodka. Cover tightly and let stand in a cook, dry place for 10 days, gently swirling mixture in jar once a day.

Strain mixture thru a fine-mesh sieve set over a large bowl; discard citrus zest. Return the infused vodka to the jar.

For syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and the water. Bring to boiling, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; cool for 30 minutes.

Pour cooled syrup into the infused vodka; stir to combine. Cover and chill overnight. Transfer liqueur to sterilized half pint canning jars or glass bottles. Seal and label. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.