This is an alternative limoncello recipe.[1]
Total Time
20 days
Servings
22
5–7 unwaxed lemons
300 ml 95% ABV grain alcohol
700 ml water
500 ml sugar
Peel lemons, avoiding or removing the bitter white pith.
Combine lemon peel and alcohol in the mason jar.
Cover the jar and let infuse for 20 days.
After infusion is complete, create a simple syrup by boiling the water stirring in the sugar until dissolved.
Allow syrup to cool completely, then strain the infused alcohol into it. Stir well to combine.
Bottle the limoncello or return to the jar for storage.