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Limoncello

about 8 Meyer Lemons, or twice that many regular lemons
750ml bottle 100 Proof Vodka
1.25 cups sugar
1.5 cups water

Using a vegetable peeler, peel off the rind of the lemons. If you are using regular lemons, be sure to slice off any of the white pith on the inside of the peels.

Place the peel in a glass or stainless steel bowl, and pour the Vodka over them. Cover with wrap, and place in a cool, dark place for at least a month. Two months is fine. Stir weekly.

Remove the peel, and discard. I use a wire mesh strainer, and press gently to extract all the liquid I can.

Place back in the bowl, and cover. Set aside for another week.

In a non reactive sauce pan, bring the sugar and water to a boil. Stir well, and remove from the heat. When cooled to room temperature, combine with the Lemon Vodka. Mix well, cover, and let sit for a week.

Using a funnel and a coffee filter, pour the flavored Vodka into bottles. Refrigerate for a week or so, and then enjoy.