Name: Limoncello
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 6 lemons, sliced zest, without pith; 1 litre vodka; 3 cup sugar; 600 millilitre water

Limoncello

Make a batch of your very own Limoncello liqueur to give to family and friends as exciting Christmas or birthday gifts, or enjoy a glass on your own to wind down after a long day.

Makes 1.75 Litre

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10M

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Ingredients

6 lemons, sliced zest, without pith

1 litre vodka

3 cup sugar

600 millilitre water

Method

1.Combine zest and vodka in a sterilised sealable bottle. Store in a cool, dark place for 1 month. Shake container every few days.

2.Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Stir over a low heat 3-4 minutes, until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium; bring to the boil. Cook, without stirring, 5-6 minutes, until the syrup thickens.

3.Strain vodka through a fine sieve and discard zest. Add to sugar syrup, stirring to combine. Pour into sterilised airtight bottles; seal.

Try using oranges or grapefruit.
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