Creamy Limoncello

Smoother and creamier version of the standard limoncello. This recipe comes from Gourmet. This needs to stay chilled and will keep for one month.. Make sure to note the prep time. This needs to sit for 4 days and needs to chill for a couple of hours before being served.

• Ready In: 108 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 6 cups

Ingredients

• 6  lemons
• 2  cups vodka
• 1⁄2 gallon 1% low-fat milk
• 1  cup sugar

Directions

1. Remove the zest from the lemons with a vegetable peeler (about 5 strips per lemon). The fruit can be put aside for another use. Make sure to scrape off any white pith from the zest.
2. Soak zest in vodka for 4 days (room temperature).
3. Strain vodka through a fine-meshed sieve, discarding the zest. Transfer vodka to a glass bottle (preferably 2 quart).
4. Simmer milk and sugar over medium low heat, uncovered, until reduced to about 4 cups. Should be about 25-30 minutes.
5. Skim off any foam.
6. Cool sweetened milk completely and then add to vodka.
7. Chill at least 2 hours.
8. Shake well before serving.