Almond Shrub

Submitted by Alia55

"Homemade liqueur that's great for gift giving."

 

• Ready In: 336hrs 4mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 1 quart (roughly)

ingredients

• 1 quart rum
• 8 ounces orange juice
• 1 lemon, rind of
• 1 lb sugar
• 8 ounces milk
• 10 drops bitter almond flavoring

directions

1. In a half gallon jar add the spirits, thin lemon peel, orange juice, and sugar.
2. Now take the essence of bitter almonds and add it to the glass of milk. Mix thoroughly and pour into the jar.
3. Cover, put in a warm place (65-70 degrees Fahrenheit), and keep it there until the milk has curdled. (This takes from one to three hours.).
4. Then filter through filter paper and bottle.
5. Rest it for two weeks before drinking it.