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Dimitri was thinking very hard :
> "Frank103" > wrote in message
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>> I'm just starting to learn abour vodka and would like to do a little
>> experimenting. First, I would like to give vodka a slight lemon flavor. I
>> have a 1.5 liter of inexpensive vodka and 3 lemons. I know I will use the
>> zest. Do I use the juice? How long should I let the vodka and zest mix
>> rest? Can anyone recommend any other ingredients and the amounts to use?
>> Thanks in advance.
>> Frank

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>
> Here you go;
>
> Lemon Flavored Vodka Recipe #13346
> From the Jewish Food Archives.
> by Mirj
> 5 min | 5 min prep
>
> 1 small lemon
> 1 quart vodka
>
> Remove the thin outer peel from a small lemon in one long spiral; avoid the
> bitter white pith.
> Drop it into a quart of vodka and let stand at least 1 week, removing the
> peel when you think its job has been done.
> The lemon colors the vodka pale yellow and imparts a slight citrus sweetness
> and pungency.
> TO USE: Serve the vodka chilled.
> If you wish, the vodka may be stored in the freezer.
>
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> Dimitri


That's also the recipe for lemon extract, except you use about 2 oz
vodka, I'd assume.