Lemon Drop Liqueur Recipe

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Lemon Drop Liqueur
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 5 lemon rinds , cut into strips
  • 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. Sterilize 2 wide-mouthed, 1-quart jars according to manufacturer's directions. Divide vodka mixture between jars. Cover each jar with metal lid; screw on band. Store in a cool, dark place for 3 weeks, shaking jar 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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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 671.93 Kcal (2813 kJ)
Calories from fat 11.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.24g 2%
Cholesterol 30.39mg 10%
Sodium 24.42mg 1%
Potassium 34.11mg 1%
Total Carbs 69.32g 23%
Sugars 62.7g 251%
Dietary Fiber 0.14g 1%
Protein 1.51g 3%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 11%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 13.9mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 213.37 Kcal (893 kJ)
Calories from fat 3.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.39g 2%
Cholesterol 9.65mg 10%
Sodium 7.75mg 1%
Potassium 10.83mg 1%
Total Carbs 22.01g 23%
Sugars 19.91g 251%
Dietary Fiber 0.04g 1%
Protein 0.48g 3%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 11%
Iron 0.2mg 3%
Calcium 4.4mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.5
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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