2-Hour Sous Vide Limoncello

Ingredients for 12

• 10 fresh lemons, preferably organic

• 4 cups vodka

• 4 cups water

• 1 1/2 cups superfine sugar

Directions

• Step 1

  Set the Anova Sous Vide Precision Cooker to 135ºF (57ºC).

• Step 2

  Thoroughly wash lemons in hot water to remove wax and pat dry.

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  Step 3

  Using a vegetable peeler, remove the zest in strips from the lemons, taking care to avoid any of the white pith. Save lemons for future use.

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  Step 4

  Place zest strips in a large zipper lock bag with the vodka. Seal the bag using the water immersion technique and place the bag in the water bath. Set the timer for 2 hours.

• Step 5

  Meanwhile, prepare the syrup: Heat water and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir to dissolve sugar. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.

• Finishing Steps

• Step 0

  When the timer goes off, remove the bag from the water bath. Strain the entire contents of the bag through a fine mesh strainer set over a large pitcher or bowl. Stir in the syrup.

• Step 1

  Transfer lemoncello to clean bottles with tight-fitting lids. Chill before serving in small glasses.

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