Yellow Limoncello

In Italy, they serve Limoncello in the evening. It is a nice refreshing lemon liquor served at the end of a delicious meal. I have never found a good limoncello in the US so I did some research then took bits and pieces of various recipes to come up with a simple yet delicious version you can make at home.

For this delicious concoction you will need 5 lemons, 1 1/4 cup of sugar, 2 cups vodka, 2 cups of water, 2 liter pitcher, knife, cutting board, strainer, and a bowl.

Wash and dry the 5 lemons then carefully cut off yellow part of the peel. Only cut the yellow part not the white pith as that will make your drink bitter.

Add all the peels to the 2 liter pitcher. Measure out 2 cups of vodka and add to the pitcher as well. Cover and let set out at room temperature for 3 days.

After 3 days, pour contents through a strainer into a bowl to remove peels then return liquid to the pitcher.

Create a simple syrup by warming up 2 cups water in the microwave. Then add 1 1/4 cup sugar to the bowl of warm water, stirring solution until sugar is completely dissolved. Note: Water does not need to boil, warming the water helps dissolve the sugar faster.

Add the simple syrup to the pitcher with the lemon vodka solution. Cover pitcher and refrigerate for 3-4 hours prior to serving.

Once chilled, pour and enjoy a taste of Italy!

For a nice alternative, add 1 teaspoon of half and half to your limoncello shot for a creamy, lemony treat!