LIMONCELLO

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Our version of the limoncello-lemon-infused Italian liqueur-is bright and refreshing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Yield Makes about 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 4

11 lemons
1 liter 160-proof vodka, or grain alcohol
3 cups sugar
3 cups boiling-hot water

Steps:

  • Peel strips of zest from lemons using a vegetable peeler; reserve lemons for another use. Put zest and vodka in an airtight container; let stand at room temperature at least 2 days (or up to 1 week).
  • Stir together sugar and the hot water until sugar is dissolved; let cool. Stir sugar mixture into vodka mixture; refrigerate in an airtight container 1 day.
  • Before serving, pour through a large sieve into a decanter or serving vessel; discard zest. Pour 2 ounces limoncello into each glass.

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