Rich Refreshing Homemade Lemon Liqueur

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   Use Japanese organic lemons, if possible.

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   Otherwise, wash the skin clean.

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   Peel the lemon.

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   Peel the skin off thinly without peeling the white part of the lemon.

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   This is the how lemon peel should look.

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   Lemon peel removed from 5-6 lemons weighed about 70-80 g.

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   Remove the white part of the lemons.

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   Japanese lemons have a thicker white layer than other varieties.

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   Remove them completely since they have a bitter taste.

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    This is how the peeled lemons should look.

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    Cut each lemon into thirds.

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    Fill a jar first with the crystal rock sugar, then the lemon flesh, then another layer of crystal rock sugar, then another layer of lemon flesh.

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    Place the lemon zest on top.

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    Pour the white liqueur into the jar.

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    Remove the lemon zest after 7-10 days.

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    Remove the lemon flesh after a month.

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    You can drink the lemon liqueur after 6 months.

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    Here, I'm removing the lemon zest after 7-10 days.

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    This is how the color of the lemon liqueur should look after 6 months.

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    You don't need to add anything to make a great cocktail!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.