Lemoncello

Servings: 2 liters

A powerful and sweet lemon liqueur you can make yourself. Easy to make, hard to wait for.

Ingredients:

• 10 lemons, unwaxed – peeled
• 1 liter, Everclear
• 4 cups, water
• 2 cups, sugar

Directions:

Place the lemon peels in a large glass jar with a cover. Pour in Everclear.

Put on lid. Let rest in a cool dark place for at least a week. Periodically shake the liquid.

Mix sugar and water in a pot. Bring to a boil. Let cool.

Strain lemon liquor, removing peels. Add syrup to taste. About 2 parts syrup to 1 part liquor.

Pour into stoppered bottles. Store in a cool dark place for approximately 6 months.

Once open, store in the freezer.