Cream of Citron Liqueur

Ingredients

• 60 drops Citron essential oil (Food-grade citron oil or lemon oil)
• 4 cups High-proof grain alcohol (190 proof/95% ABV) (Original called for 62 degrees overproof spirits of wine; use Everclear or similar)
• 4 cups Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water) (Can be made by dissolving 2 cups sugar in 2 cups water)
• 2 ounces Yellow food coloring (Optional; use natural turmeric or saffron for coloring if preferred)

Instructions

1. 1Add 60 drops of citron essential oil to the high-proof alcohol in a clean glass bottle or jar with a tight-fitting lid
2. 2Seal the container tightly and shake vigorously for 1-2 minutes to thoroughly combine the oil and alcohol
3. 3Add the simple syrup and yellow food coloring to the alcohol mixture. Stir or shake gently to combine all ingredients
4. 4Set up a funnel with coffee filters or cheesecloth over a clean container. Pour the liqueur mixture through the filter slowly, allowing it to drip through completely
5. 5If the liqueur is not sufficiently clear and bright, set up fresh filters and filter the liqueur a second time through clean coffee filters or cheesecloth
6. 6Pour the filtered liqueur into clean, sterilized bottles. Seal tightly with caps or corks. Store in a cool, dark place