Limoncello

Best make this when lemons are cheap and plentiful its great on the rocks or over vanilla ice cream.

For 400mls you will need

6 large, unwaxed lemons
150 ml Vodka (40% is best)
150 g caster sugar
Considerably less patience than for sloe gin

Method
1. Grate the zest and squeeze the juice from the lemons. Put in a bowl with sugar and stir. Cover bowl with cling film infuse for several hours stirring occasionally

2. Strain the lemon syrup through a sieve into a jug add the vodka
3. Pour the liqueur into a very clean bottle (sterilised is better)