…40 days later…

Hey, it is time to take your jar with the first stage of limoncello out of the dark cool place you have been hiding it. You don’t know what in the world I’m talking about?  Then you must have missed the March 8th post that gave you the first step to making your own limoncello. Of course, you can still do it, just go back to the beginning, do step one, and mark your calendar accordingly. But if you were following along, you are ready to proceed.

CLICK HERE for Step 1

CLICK HERE for Step 3

Limoncello (step two of three)

1  1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar
2  1/2 cups of water
Remaining 1/2 bottle 100 proof vodka (1  1/2 cups)

After 40 days, bring sugar and water to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes. Let the sugar syrup cool completely, then add it to the jar along with the remaining 1/2 bottle of vodka. Mix well, cover, and place back in the dark cool place for another 40 days.

Yup, that’s right, another 40 days… but then, as promised, there will be great joy and jubilation and grand payoffs! Ice cold glasses of limoncello to sip and a gorgeous pie to bake and indulge in! Check back on Wednesday, May 26th for the grand reveal!