Italian Limoncello

Wash the lemons with a vegetable brush and hot water to remove any reside of pesticides or wax

Carefully zest the lemons with a zester or vegetable peeler so there is no white pith on the peel

-- In a 1-gallon glass jar add one fifth vodka and the lemon zest

Cover the jar and let sit at room temperature for at least 10 days and up to 40 days in a cool dark place

-- In a large saucepan combine the sugar and water and cook until thickened appx

5 to 7 minutes

Let the syrup cool before adding it to the limoncello mixture

Add the additional fifth of vodka

Allow to rest for another 10 to 40 days

-- After the rest period strain and bottle discarding the lemon zest

Keep in the freezer until ready to serve.