Homemade Limoncello

Directions

1. 1
   In a glass bottle or jar that can be sealed air tight, add 1 cup of the vodka and the lemon zest. Seal the bottle/jar and let sit for 7 days.On the seventh day, make the simple syrup. In a small saucepan, add the water and sugar.
2. 2
   Whisk together until all of the sugar has dissolved.
3. 3
   Remove from heat and let cool. Once cooled, add the syrup to the vodka and lemon mixture and add the remaining 1 cup of vodka . Seal the bottle/jar once again and let it sit for another 5 days.Strain out the lemon zest with a small strainer or cheesecloth.
4. 4
   Add the mixture to a decorative bottle.