Make up a batch of our easy homemade limoncello. This boozy lemony drink can be enjoyed as a digestif or poured over ice cream, and makes a great gift, too
Prep:15 mins
Makes about 2 litres
5 unwaxed lemons1l bottle vodka750g caster sugar700ml boiling water
STEP 1Pare the zest from all the lemons, taking care not to include any white pith. Put the zest in a large clean jar and pour over the vodka. Cover with a tightly fitting lid and leave for a week, shaking the jar each day.STEP 2Put the sugar in a heatproof bowl and pour over the boiling water, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Add the vodka and peels and leave for a further week, shaking the jar regularly.STEP 3Strain into decorative bottles, adding a few strips of lemon zest to each bottle.
