Scott's Recipe

Alcoholic - Limoncello

Category: Drinks

1 (750ml) Bottle 80 proof or higher Skyy Vodka
6 lemons, rinsed (ideally organic, Meyer lemons)
Cheesecloth
Twine
1.5 cups simple syrup (2 cups water and 2 cups sugar)
Zest of two lemons (new, fresh Meyers)


1. Pour vodka into a clean glass jar.
2. Wrap lemons in cheesecloth and suspend over vodka (using the twine to secure them).
3. Seal tightly, and let sit undisturbed (in a cool, dark place) for one month.
4. After one month, discard lemons, then add syrup and the fresh zest of two new lemons.
5. Let sit for 15 minutes, and strain through a fine mesh sieve (or more cheesecloth).
6. Chill and then drink up.

***Other citrus can be substituted