Ingredients
Serves: 30
12 Meyer lemons, or a mixture of lemons and limes, preferably organic
3 sprigs fresh lavender, optional but adds a lovely floral edge
2 liters light rum or vodka
6 cups sugar
3 cups water
Directions
Using a vegetable peeler, remove the zest—no pith—from the lemons in strips. In a glass container, combine the lemon zest, lavender, if using, and rum or vodka in a container, cover tightly, and let stand in a cool, dark place for 4 weeks.
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a decanter.
Mix the sugar and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sugar has dissolved. Let cool before adding to the rum mixture.
Serve in small aperitif glasses.
Store in the freezer for up to 1 year. Serve directly from the freezer.
