1-1-11 Lemoncello

First, pick 10-15 lemons. If you have to buy them, buy organic or wash them.

Get a zester. Zest the yellow, leave the white.



10 lemons, 1 bottle vodka
15 lemons, 2 bottles of vodka


Dump the vodka over the lemons and put a lid on it. Leave it for about a month. Place it somewhere cool and dark like your heart. Or, wrap a fabric cozy around it as if it were a fussy Chihuahua in winter.
You are now at step one of Lemoncello.
I think this would be best with Meyer Lemons. Actually, plant a Meyer lemon and buy lemons each year until it is ready. If you can't plant a lemon, make friends with someone with a lemon tree.

STEP 2

4 cups granulated sugar
5 cups water (filtered tap water or distilled water)
Boil the water, add the sugar, stir, cool.
Place the jar in a dark, undisturbed place and fogetaboutit for a month. If you are in menopause or early Alzheimer's, make sure to note the next Lemoncello step on your calendar. Another idea is to include your spouse or friends. The spouse never forgets what you do, so including him is a lot like writing it down. If you do this with your friends, make sure to plan a giant tasting party. Make sure you use different types of vodkas or everclear. Make sure nobody puts the photos on the internet.

STEP 3
Strain the liquid through a coffee filter. That's right. Use one of those cone filters or a basket filter. It's that easy! Hopefully, by this level in your adult life you will have saved some bottles! If not, go buy some! You will need little cute bottles for your Lemoncello. Store the bottles in the freezer. Make sure to label the bottles for your tasting party!

I like Lemoncello and sparkling water together! Mmmmmmm so fabulous!