Limoncello , Lemoncella

Directions

1. 1
   Wash the lemons well with a vegetable brush and hot water to remove any residue of pesticides or wax.
2. 2
   Pat the lemons dry.
3. 3
   Using a vegetable peeler, peel the lemons.
4. 4
   If you do get some of the pith with the zest, carefully scrape it away with the tip of a knife.
5. 5
   Fill the jar with one bottle of the vodka and the zest.
6. 6
   Cover the jar and let it sit forty days at room temperature in a dark cabinet.
7. 7
   Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan, bring it to a boil and cook until thickened, about five minutes.
8. 8
   Let the syrup cool before adding it to the limoncello mixture, along with the other bottle of vodka.
9. 9
   Cover and return to the cupboard for another 40 days.
10. 10
    Strain the limoncello into bottles and discard the lemon zest.
11. 11
    Store them in a cupboard or the freezer.