Limoncello Lavender and Vanilla Cream Liqueur
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- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Yields:
-
8 cups
- Serves:
- 24
ingredients
- 8 lemons
- 2 cups vodka (100 proof)
- 1⁄2 gallon milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1⁄2 vanilla bean
- 1 -2 teaspoon dried lavender flowers
directions
- Wash the lemons with a vegetable brush and hot water to remove any reside of pesticides or wax; pat the lemons dry.
- Remove the zest from the lemons with a vegetable peeler.
- Make sure to scrape off any of the bitter white pith from the zest and discard the pith.
- Soak zest in vodka for 7 days (room temperature).
- Strain vodka through a fine-meshed sieve, discarding the zest. Transfer vodka to a 2 quart glass bottle.
- In a blender add sugar vanilla and lavender and blend till fine and powdery.
- Bring milk and sugar mixture to a boil then reduce to medium low heat, simmering uncovered, until reduced to about 6 cups.
- About 45 minutes.
- Strain and cool sweetened flavored milk completely.
- Then add to strained vodka.
- Place in refrigerator or freezer for 3 days for flavors to meld.
- Shake well before serving.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Rita1652
Jamesburg, New Jersey