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Lemon Infused Vodka
Save money and discover how easy it is to make citrus-infused vodka at home. While the recipe makes lemon vodka, it's great for other citrus fruits too.
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- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 67 hr 19 min
- Yield
- 25 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 750 milliliters vodka
- 26 grams fresh lemon peel (about 1/2 cup, from 2 lemons)
Instructions
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
In a 1-quart (or larger) jar, pour the vodka and add the lemon peels. Seal, shake, and let infuse for 4 to 7 days. Shake the jar daily and test the infusion after the third or fourth day to see how the flavor develops.
- 3
Once the infusion reaches your desired flavor intensity, strain out and discard the lemon peels using a fine-mesh strainer.
- 4
Bottle the lemon vodka under a tight seal. Store in a cool, dark place as you would other liquors, and use in your favorite drinks.