Lemon Liqueur

* Exported from Key Home Gourmet *

Lemon Liqueur

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cordials

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 Lg Lemons
Water -- As needed
2 C Sugar
2 C Vodka

Thinly peel zest strips from the lemons. Don NOT include the whiter inner
peal. Place the zest strips into a medium sauce pan. Cut the lemons in
half and squeee juice into a measuring cup; remove any seeds. Measure
juice and add enouch water to make 1 cup. Pour lemon juice into sauce pan
with zest, add sugar and stir. Bring mixture to a biol, stirring
frequently. When it reaches a boil reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and cool. Pour lemon mixture into an aging container, add
vodka and stir. Cap and age for 4 weeks in a cool dark place. After
initial aging, pour through a metal strainer into a bowl to remove zest.
Zest may be used for cooking if desired. Pour liqueur back into cleaned
aging container for an additional month of aging.

When completed with aging, strain liqueur through a fine cloth, such as
muslin, which is placed over a large bowl. Repeat as needed. A cloudy
layer may form on top after several srtainings. The cloudy portion may be
poured off and reserved for cooking if desired. Bottle and cap as desired.

Liqueur is now ready to be used in cooking, but is prefered for drinking
after 3 or more months aging. Lequeur will be ready for drinking in 3 to 5
months.


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