LEMON CORDIAL
If you can’t find Limoncello at your local liquor store, or if you fancy having a go at making this summery liqueur, you won’t be dissatisfied. Feel free to experiment with different citrus fruits (grapefruit, limes, etc.). This also makes a great gift for the cocktail hound in your gift-giving circle. I use Italian soda bottles with swing-tops for this. They can be found at most well-stocked grocery stores nowadays. Alternatively, you can buy new bottles from Specialty Bottle.
4 lemons, scrubbed
1 750 mL bottle Vodka (or Everclear if you can find it)
1-2 cups Simple Syrup
2 750 mL swing-top bottles
Ingredients
Method
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1.Zest four lemons (or a mix of lemons, limes, grapefruits, etc.). Make the strips thin enough so you’ll be able to get them out of the bottle.
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2.Add zest to bottle.
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3.Fill bottle with vodka (you may not use the entire bottle)
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4.Let sit in a cool, dark place for about a week.
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5.Strain contents into a jug or other glass container. Discard zest.
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6.Add simple syrup to vodka, until desired sweetness is achieved.
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7.Fill bottles and store in the refrigerator, freezer, or cool, dark pantry.
