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Title: Almond Liqueur
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Yield: 3 Cups
1 To 2 medium lemons
1 c Sugar
3/4 c Water
1 1/4 c Vodka
1 1/2 tb Almond extract
1/2 ts Vanilla extract
1/2 ts Glycerine; optional
Rinse and dry the lemons. Using the shredding side
of a cheese grater, scrape the zest (yellow part
only) off the lemons until you have 1 tablespoon;
be careful not to touch the white, bitter part.
In a small heavy saucepan, combine the lemon zest,
sugar and water. Cook over medium high heat,
stirring to mix and dissolve the sugar, until the
mixture boils; lower the heat. Simmer, uncovered,
until the mixture forms a syrup, about 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat. Strain into a non-aluminum
bowl and let cool to room temperature.
Stir the remaining ingredients into the cooled
syrup; funnel into a clean wine bottle or quart
sized jar. Seal tightly.
Allow to mature in a cool, dark place for at least
one week. Store at room temperature.
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