Steep the lemon peels in the vodka for 4 days at room temperature. Stir the water and sugar in a large saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Cool completely. Pour the sugar syrup over the vodka mixture. Cover and let stand at room temperature overnight. Strain the limoncello through a mesh strainer.
Amalfi or Meyer lemons produce a lovely flavour if you can get hold of them, but regular organic lemons are certainly good enough. It’s important to use organic lemons when making limoncello as the alcohol will absorb everything from the peel – including any residual pesticides.
Directions. Cool completely. Pour the sugar syrup over the vodka mixture. Cover and let stand at room temperature overnight. Strain the limoncello through a mesh strainer. Discard the peels. Transfer the limoncello to bottles. Seal the bottles and refrigerate until cold, at least 4 hours and up to 1 month.
Reduced-fat milk makes classic limoncello even more indulgent. This recipe calls for regular vodka, but reviewer motomodel recommends using a whipped cream-flavored variety. This sweet and simple sorbet is "absolutely foolproof," according to recipe creator minnie.