Mario Batali's Limoncello

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Ingredients

  • 4 Cup vodka
  • zest of 10 lemons
  • 2 1/2 Cup sugar
  • 3 1/2 Cup water

Preparation

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4 Cup vodka
zest of 10 lemons

Place vodka and zest in a sealable jar, like a mason jar and allow to sit in a cool place for 4 days.

2 1/2 Cup sugar
3 1/2 Cup water

On the fifth day place 2 1/2 cups sugar and 3 1/2 cups water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Allow to cook 5 minutes, remove from heat and allow to cool.

Add sugar solution to the vodka solution and allow to stand overnight.

Strain through a layer of cheesecloth in a conical sieve, pressing the solids firmly. Strain again through a second layer in the same manner.

Chill and allow to stand 1 week. Serve very cold.

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