This is very easy to make and is so delicious, especially when you serve it from the freezer. I don't make it very often, but when I do, I always ask myself, why do I buy store-bought? I should make my own more often!
Note that the amount of sugar and water is a ball park. You may want it sweeter or stronger. Start with the measurements I have and set aside 1/2 cup of the simple syrup. Taste and add more if needed.
Ingredients:
15-16
lemons
1.75 liter bottle of vodka (Many recipes call for grain alcohol. If you do, you may need to add more simple syrup, as I found the grain alcohol too strong)
3 cups of sugar
3.5 cups of water
Directions:
Wash the lemons to remove any residue. Dry the lemons and remove the zest with
a potato peeler. Make sure you remove any pith.
Divide
the alcohol and zest into two bottles. Screw the caps on and store the bottles
at room temperature in a cabinet. Let it sit for about 2 weeks or up to a
month. Every couple of days, shake the bottles to mix the ingredients.
When ready, combine the sugar and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil and cook until it thickens, about 5-8 minutes. Let the sugar syrup cool completely.
Using a strainer (some will use a coffee filter), pour the vodka mixture into the cooled sugar syrup.
Pour the completed mixture into bottles using a funnel.
Enjoy!
