Limoncello

Ingredients:

6 unwaxed lemons
250g caster sugar
1 bottle (70cl) of vodka

Preparation:

Wash and dry the lemons and remove the zest in fine strips, using a vegetable peeler.
Squeeze the juice from the lemons and set aside.
Pour 100ml of water into a small pan, add the zest and sugar and bring slowly to the boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar has dissolved.
Reduce the heat and simmer very gently for 15 minutes.
Add the lemon juice and simmer for a further 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
Pour the vodka into a large sterilized preserving jar and add the lemony syrup.
Secure the lid and give it all a good shake.
Set aside in a cool, dry, dark place for a  week, shaking the jar every day.
Strain off the lemon zest and decant the limoncello into a pretty bottle.
It will keep for months.

Should be served very cold, in shot glasses.