Citrus Sensation: Outdoor Entertaining,
with Recipes

Scrub lemons with vegetable brush. Using vegetable peeler, carefully cut enough yellow peel away from the white pith to make 2 cups lemon peel. (If desired, juice lemons and reserve for another use.)

In large glass pitcher or bowl, combine 2 cups lemon peel and vodka. Cover tightly; let stand in cool, dry place 10 days, gently swirling mixture in pitcher each day. Strain mixture through fine-mesh sieve; discard lemon peel. Return lemon-infused vodka to pitcher.

For syrup, in medium saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring just to boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Cool to room temperature. Pour syrup into lemon-infused vodka; stir to combine. Cover; chill overnight before serving.

To store, pour limoncello through funnel into clean bottles; secure lids. Store in refrigerator up to 1 month.