Tuscan Lemonade

Submitted by seahorse73

"Good for make ahead party cocktail. Courtesy of Star Chefs: Tommy Benedict, Beppe, NY"

 

• Ready In: 312hrs
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 24 ounces fresh squeezed lemon juice (about 20 lemons)
• 16 ounces citrus-infused vodka
• 6 ounces licor 43 liqueur
• 8 ounces water
• 1 bunch fresh thyme
• simple syrup

directions

1. Place lemon juice in 2-quart sealable container. Add vodka, Licor 43, water and thyme. Seal and refrigerate. Let rest for 2 days.
2. After 2 days, add simple syrup to taste, but slightly less sweet than you'd like. Reseal and refrigerate another day.
3. On the third day, add more simple syrup if necessary. Serve from a pitcher in martini glasses with crushed ice.
4. Garnish with a sprig of thyme.