Lemon Extract

By á-47

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup vodka
• zest from 1 large lemon
• (avoid the bitter white pith)

Preparation

Step 1

In an 8 oz. glass jar combine vodka and lemon zest (make sure the lemon zest is submerged in the vodka).

Cover and let stand in a cool, dark place at least 12 month, shaking jar once a week to help distribute flavor.

Taste the extract after 1 month, if you want a stronger flavor, let it stand longer.

If desired, strain through a fine-mesh sieve lined with two layers of cheesecloth to remove lemon zest.

Transfer extract to a bottle; seal.
Store in a cool, dark place up to 1 year.