Limoncello is a sweet, potent, ultra-citrusy liqueur popular in Southern Italy; think “lemon-drop schnapps.” If you can get 100 proof vodka (or, even better, 151 proof grain alcohol) and organic lemons, you can make it at home with minimal effort and disproportionate results. Folks *love* a little limoncello on a dark cold night, and are absolutely *delighted* to receive a bottle as a gift.
This 5-minute video and my no-frills recipe will tell you everything you need to know. BONUS: At the link you’ll also find my homebrew lemonade recipe–great served warm (maybe with a shot of whiskey or two?) on these cold nights[*].
If you make a batch of limoncello, you’re gonna wind up with plenty of spare organic lemon juice. Might as well make lemonade.