There are few things finer than sipping ice-cold limoncello by the side of a pool. It is surprising easy to make at home, and serves as an amazing gift to friends or family.

Homemade Summer Limoncello

There are few things finer than sipping ice-cold limoncello by the side of a pool. It is surprising easy to make at home, and serves as an amazing gift to friends or family.

Ingredients

  • 1 L bottle of 100 proof vodka
  • 10 organic lemons ((without wax))
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1.5 cups sugar
  • Lemon wedges, (as garnish)

Instructions 

  • Use a microplane to remove the very outer yellow zest from the lemons, avoiding any of the white pith.
  • Mix the lemon zest and thyme with the vodka and stir to combine.
  • Reserve in the fridge for 2 weeks, shaking the vodka every day.
  • Combine 1.5 cups water with 1.5 cups sugar and bring to a simmer.
  • Stir until all of the sugar is dissolved.
  • Remove from heat and allow simple syrup mixture to cool at room temperature.
  • Strain the thyme and lemon zest from the vodka.
  • Mix infused vodka with the simple syrup and chill.
  • Serve ice cold, with a wedge of lemon as garnish.

Notes

This limoncello can be stored in the fridge or the freezer for a long period of time.
The amount of sugar and water in this recipe can be scaled up or down according to personal preference.
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