Active Time

　　20 min

　　Total Time

　　4 days (includes soaking and chilling)

　　A bit more decadent, and dare we say subtle, than standard limoncello, this smooth, rich "cream" version (though made with only 1 % milk) will wow your guests every time.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 8 servings

　　6 lemons

　　2 cups (16 ounces) good-quality vodka

　　1/2 gallon 1 % (low-fat) milk

　　1 cup sugar

　　

Step 1

Remove zest from lemons with a vegetable peeler (about 5 strips per lemon), reserving fruit for another use. Scrape any white pith from zest strips, then soak zest in vodka at room temperature 4 days.

　　

Step 2

Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a liquid measuring cup, discarding zest, then transfer vodka to a glass bottle (preferably 2 quart).

　　

Step 3

Simmer milk and sugar in a heavy medium saucepan, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about 4 cups, 25 to 30 minutes. (Skim off any foam.) Cool completely, then add to vodka. Chill until cold, at least 2 hours.

　　Cooks' note:

　　Limoncello keeps, chilled, 1 month. Shake before serving.