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
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Servings 1
Adapted from beta.abc.go.com
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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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