Ingredients
8 medium - large organic lemons
4 cups / 1 litre 95% high proof alcohol - such as everclear or vodka
4 ⅔ cups / 1.1 litres water
2.43 lbs / 1.1kg white sugar
Instructions
Wash lemons then using a vegetable peeler, peel the skins. Make sure to only peel the yellow part and not to extract too much of the white pith (the white parts)
Place the lemon peels in a large glass jar or bottle and pour in the alcohol. Close the lid securely and place in a dark place. Allow to infuse for 25 days
After 25 days use a fine mesh strainer/colander to strain the lemon peels with a large bowl underneath
Pour water in a large pot over a stove top on a medium heat. When you see small bubbles starting to appear (but not boiling), add in the sugar
Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon to melt the sugar, and turn the heat off after 2 minutesLeave the pot on the stove and continuously stir for 3-5 minutes to ensure all of the sugar dissolves in the water
When water becomes warm but not at room temperature yet, add in the lemon infused alcohol and stir continuously for a couple of minutes
Allow it to cool down to room temperature, then using a funnel, carefully ladle the limoncello into glass bottlesSecurely tighten the lids, place in the fridge to cool for a few hours and its ready to serve! Serve up limoncello in chilled shot glasses or make a limoncello spritz and enjoy!!