Limoncello

14 Lemon peels, no pith
750 ml 100-proof vodka or grain alcohol
750 ml 100-proof vodka or grain alcohol
5 C water
4 C sugar

Steep peels in alcohol 2-4 weeks.
Vessel should be covered tightly at room temp in the dark.
Stir sugar and water in saucepan until sugar dissolves.
Cool syrup and stir into alcohol.
Steep another 2-4 weeks, covered tightly at room temp in the dark.
Strain liquid through cheesecloth or coffee filters into clean bottles.
Store in freezer and serve cold.

Uncle Steve