Now, if you\u2019re feeling ambitious, you can try making your own limoncello \u2013 it\u2019s so easy! Just add lemon zest to some citrus vodka and let it sit for a few days. Then sweeten lightly with some rich simple syrup and voila. It will last up to a year in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n
In the recipe I\u2019\u2019ll tell you how to bottle this up (just use little 187 ml bottles and cap) you can write a love note to your honey on a tag or make a fun valentine label.<\/p>\n
Serve bottles chilled on ice and make a toast to your sweetheart! \u2013Kathy<\/p>\n
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Love Potion<\/strong> Makes about 46 ounces \u2013 enough for 6 (187ml) bottles<\/p>\n 2 cups vodka Place the vodka and raspberries in a blender and blend to infuse raspberries. Fine strain into a large pitcher. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.<\/p>\n Fill bottles 1-inch from top using a funnel. Cap or seal. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Shake before serving.<\/p>\n *To make simple syrup<\/u>: combine 1 cup sugar with 1 cup boiling water. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.<\/p>\n Liquid Kitchen Quick & Easy Limoncello<\/strong> Makes about 2 cups<\/p>\n 1 1\/2 cups citrus vodka With a potato peeler, peel the zest from the lemon, being sure not to get any white pith. Place the lemon peel in a clean quart glass jar with lid. (Use the rest of the lemon for another purpose.) Cap the jar and shake well. Let sit at room temperature for 1 week, shaking the jars every couple of days.<\/p>\n After 1 week, bring the sugar and water to a boil in a large saucepan, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Boil for 2 minutes, then let cool to room temperature. *Glass bottles<\/a> are available online as well as metal caps and cappers<\/a>. You can also find them at home brew stores.<\/p>\n
\nThis bottled cocktail is perfect for Valentine\u2019s Day. You can make ahead and serve with personalized tags. Serve over large format ice cubes or spheres. Garnish with fresh berries.<\/p>\n
\n1\/2 cup fresh raspberries
\n1\/2 cup Liquid Kitchen Quick & Easy Limoncello (recipe follows),
\n or use your favorite brand
\n1\/2 cup pomegranate juice
\n3\/4 cup fresh lemon juice
\n3\/4 cup simple syrup*
\n1 cup water<\/p>\n
\nFor a demo on how to make Housemade Limoncello, visit www.LiquidKitchen.tv<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n3 lemons
\n3\/4 cups sugar
\n1\/2 cup water<\/p>\n
\nStrain the vodka into a pretty bottle. Add the cooled sugar syrup, cap bottle and shake to combine. Store at room temperature, for up to 2 months or, refrigerated, for 1 year.<\/p>\n