Limoncino

Directions

1. 1
   Wash the lemons well.
2. 2
   Carefully remove the peel only, cutting away as much of the white pith as possible.
3. 3
   Put the rind in a sterilized glass jar with a lid, and pour the vodka over top.
4. 4
   Cover, and place in the sun for 10 days.
5. 5
   After 10 days, prepare a sugar syrup with the sugar and water.
6. 6
   Bring them to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Set aside to cool.
8. 8
   Filter the vodka and lemon peel, by pouring through cheesecloth.
9. 9
   Mix with the syrup, and leave for about 10 days to mature.
10. 10
    Place in the refrigerator or freezer before serving.
11. 11
    This liqueur will keep for months.