Hey Guys and Gals! A bright, fragrant citron liqueur made by infusing citron peel in high-proof alcohol and sweetening it with a sugar syrup.
Ingredients
Step 1
Peel of 2 citrons
1 cup alcohol (190 proof, or vodka)
Step 2
1 cup water
1 2/3 cups sugar
Directions
1. Wash the citrons gently but thoroughly, brushing if needed.
2. Peel only the bright yellow zest with a vegetable peeler, avoiding the white pith. Place the peels in a large jar and pour in the alcohol.
3. Infuse in a cool, dark place for one week. The alcohol turns bright yellow and the peels turn white.
4. Strain through several layers of moistened cheesecloth, gently wringing it. If still cloudy, strain once more through a coffee strainer.
5. Heat the water and sugar gently in a saucepan, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves. Let the syrup cool completely.
6. Add the syrup to the citron alcohol and shake until combined. Bottle.
7. It keeps for months. Serve ice cold. Another 3 to 4 months of aging gives the best taste.