Create a summery drink by making Limoncello! I can't imagine a better drink to be lounging by the pool with, add extra water and you have a dangerous version of Lemonade.
Yield: 2.5 liters
Prep Time: 25min, Total Time: 8 days
Ingredients
10 organic Lemons (or no use of pesticides)**
1 liter of Everclear (151 proof)
51/2 cups water
51/2 cups granulated sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
Using a potato peeler, remove the rinds from the lemons, leaving all or as much of the pith on the lemon as possible (the white part). Too much pith and limoncello will be bitter.
Place the lemon peels in a covered glass container with the Everclear and let sit for 7 days.
On the 8th day, strain the lemon peels from the Everclear and discard.
To make the simple syrup (sugar and water), add the water and sugar to a medium saucepan on medium heat. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved. Let cool to room temp and add to the Everclear. You can serve immediately or place in the freezer to chill.
**Always use organic lemons or lemons free of pesticides. Since they’re soaked in alcohol for an extended period of time, you run the risk of it ending up in your limoncello.**
