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Using a microplane, remove the zest from the limes.
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Using a funnel, add the lime zest and 1/4 cup Everclear to a small sealable glass bottle.
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Allow the alcohol to extract the flavor from the zest, about an hour is adequate (you will see the liquid turning a beautiful emerald green color).
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Strain the liquid from the zest into another bottle.
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Add the remaining 2 Tb Everclear to the zest and mix well, then strain the rinse into the previous liquid.
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Discard the exhausted zest.
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Cut 4 inches from a clean nylon stocking and pack tightly into the bottom of a small funnel to act as a filter.
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Pour the extract into the funnel, with the nozzle in a clean sealable bottle (this is the final bottle to be used for storing the extract).
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The packed nylon will filter the cloudy particulates from the extract, it will be slow but you need not be present for the extract to filter-you should see about 2 drops per second.
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Keep the funnel covered until the extract has passed through it to minimize evaporation.
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Seal the bottle and store in a refrigerator or other cool, dark place.
