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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30240 Minutes |
Ready In: 30260 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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I just finished a batch of this, and found it good enough to post here for my very first time. From Cooking Light Magazine: Fresh lemon juice and lemon rind add bright tang and beautiful hue to this liqueur. Begin a batch 3 weeks before you plan to serve it. Pour over ice with 2 parts sparkling water for a cool, delicious lemon spritzer. To serve straight up, coat the rim of a chilled martini glass in lemon juice, then dip in sugar. Garnish with a lemon slice. Ingredients:
2 cups sugar |
1 cup water |
5 fresh lemon rind, cut into strips (i tried to use mostly yellow, omitting the white part) |
3 cups vodka |
1/4 cup lemon juice |
Directions:
1. Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan; cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in rind. Cool completely. Stir in vodka and lemon juice.
2. Divide vodka mixture between 2 wide-mouthed, 1-quart jars. Cover each jar with metal lid, screw on band. Store in a cool, dark place for 3 weeks, shaking jars every other day.
3. Line a fine-mesh sieve with a double layer of cheesecloth, strain mixture through cheesecloth into a bowl. Discard solids. Return liqueur to jars or clean decanter; store chilled in refrigerator or freezer.
4. Note: Mixture will keep in the freezer for up to a year.
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