Limoncello

Limoncello

Make up a batch of this boozy lemony drink - it makes a great homemade gift

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Makes about 2 litres

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Ready to drink in 2 weeks

Method

  1. Pare the zest from all the lemons, taking care not to include any white pith. Put the zest in a large clean jar and pour over the vodka. Cover with a tightly fitting lid and leave for a week, shaking the jar each day.
  2. Put the sugar in a heatproof bowl and pour over the boiling water, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Add the vodka and peels and leave for a further week, shaking the jar regularly.
  3. Strain into decorative bottles, adding a few strips of lemon zest to each bottle.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, November 2004.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Makes about 2 litres

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Ready to drink in 2 weeks

Great poured over ice cream

Ingredients

  • 5 unwaxed lemons
  • 1l bottle vodka
  • 750g caster sugar
  • 700ml boiling water
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