Limoncello

INGREDIENTS  

• 20 lemons peels
• 2 (750-ml) bottles vodka
• 5 cups water
• 4 cups sugar

DIRECTIONS    

1. Zest the lemons, and place zest into a large glass bottle or jar. Carefully zest the lemons with a zester or vegetable peeler so there is no white pith on the peel.  Pour in vodka. Cover loosely and let infuse for 10 days or up to 30 days.
2. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar and water; bring to a gentle boil and let boil, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool before adding it to the Limoncello mixture.
3. Discard the lemon zest and strained Limoncello in a coffee filter.
4. Pour into bottles.
5. Store Limoncello in the freezer.