Makes about 6 cups

Ingredients Zest stripped from 2 pounds of scrubbed lemons

4 cups of unflavoured vodka

3 cups of sugar

3 cups of water

Instructions This Italian digestivo looks and tastes like

sunlight. Though enjoyed throughout Italy, it

is relatively unknown here. That's too bad.

And it is one of Hamish's favourites, and it is

quite delightful. One sip and you will become

a proponent too. If you make Limoncello in

March, it will be ready for Waster and Mother's Day celebrations.

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SIT AND SIP LIMONCELLO

Put the lemon zest in a large bowl and pour

the vodka over it. Cover the bowl and let

stand for 1 week at room temperature.

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar and

water and cook over medium heat, stirring

until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the

heat and let cool to warm. Add to the vodka

mixture and stir well. Strain the liquid into

sterilized bottles, seal and refrigerate for at

least 1 month or up to 1 year. Serve very cold

in small glasses.