Homemade Limoncello

Ingredients:

• 12 lemons, PEEL ONLY (no pith)

• 3 springs lavendar (optional)

• 2 liters vodka

• 6c sugar

• 3c water

Put the lemon peels, lavender and vodka in a container and let stand for 4 weeks.

Strain mixture into a decanter.

Mix the sugar and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sugar has dissolved. Let cool completely before adding to the vodka mixture.

Store in the freezer for up to 1 year.