Kitrón (Greek Lemon Liquor From Naxos)

1. 1

   Wash lemons and lime under ho water.

2. 2

   Thinly peel them, avoiding the white part of the peel because it would make the liquor bitter.

3. 3

   Place the peel in a glass bottle or jar, fill in the Ouzo, seal the bottle and let stand in a cool lace for 12 days, shaking the bottle every now and then.

4. 4

   On day 13, heat water and sugar, bring to a rolling boil and boil for 3 minutes, then let cool completely.

5. 5

   Slowly pour ouzo from the bottle through a sieve lined with cheese cloth into a clean jar, then mix with sugar syrup and fill into a clean bottle.

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   The liquor will keep forever in the unlikely case that you don't drink it -- .

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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