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Fruit Liqueurs

Fruit Liqueurs is a beverages recipe made with Key Lime Juice, Water, Granulated Sugar, Tangerine Juice, and Lemon Juice. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 3 cup
• 1 1/2 cup
• 8 cup
• 4 cup
• 3/4 cup
• 7 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Place zest, juice and water into a large saucepan.

2. 2

   Add sugar and stir well.

3. 3

   Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently.

4. 4

   When it reaches a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and let cool.

6. 6

   Pour lime mixture into aging container, add vodka and stir. Cap and age for 4 weeks in a cool, dark place.

7. 7

   After initial aging, pour through a metal strainer into a bowl to remove zest.

8. 8

   Zest may be saved for later use in cooking.

9. 9

   Rinse any sediment from aging container and pour liqueur back into cleaned container for an additional month of aging.

10. 10

    Repeat as needed.

11. 11

    If you like, add several drops of green food color, stirring in a few at a time until liqueur is the desired shade.

12. 12

    A cloudy layer may form on top even after several strainings.

13. 13

    This portion may be poured off and used for cooking.