Infused Spirits - Limoncello

Further to my fruit infused vodkas, I used lemons to make Limoncello, an Italian lemon liqueur mainly produced in Southern Italy.

This recipe has been adapted from the kitchn blog. It's basically the same recipe - lemons and vodka - but I used a bit more water and less sugar per serving. I also zested the lemon instead of peeling them with a vegetable peeler.

Infused Spirits - Limoncello
Makes 2, 50ml / 1.5oz servings
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Ingredients:
- 1 lemon zest
- 75ml/2.5floz vodka (I used 80% proof)
- 30ml /2tbsp water
- 8g / 2tsp white sugar

For larger batches/quantities, use one lemon for every 75ml vodka - i.e. a 750ml bottle of vodka will need 10 lemons, 300ml /10floz water and 80g/3oz sugar. This will give one litre of limocello, approx. 20, 50ml/1.5oz servings. Perfect for a party!!

Method:
Zest/grate the lemon and place in an air-tight jar/container.

Pour in the vodka.
Store in a cool, dry place for 3-5-7 days. Shaking the jar of fruit and vodka (not vigorously) one or two times each day.

Depending on the preferred 'strength' or flavour of the infused spirit, after 3, 5 or 7 days, strain the vodka.

To make the sugar syrup, bring the water to a simmer and stir in the sugar to dissolve; allow to cool.
Stir the vodka into the sugar syrup and add more water/sugar to taste.
Pour the limoncello into a storage jar or bottle.

Serve in a chilled glass or over ice. ENJOY!
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Nutritional Information:
A 50ml/1.5floz serving vodka contains 96 calories.
A teaspoon of sugar has 15 calories and 4g carbs, all of which is sugar (obviously!).