Ukrainian LEMON LIQUEUR

Lemons, highly prized by Ukrainian cooks, are used in many forms, This was considered a lavish recipe since it uses a lot of lemons.

Ingredients:

10 lemons
10 coriander seeds
10 whole cloves
6 cups grain alcohol or vodka
2 1/2 pounds sugar
6 cups water

Directions:

Slice lemons and place in a gallon jar. Add crushed coriander and cloves. Pour alcohol over lemons. Cover with a clean cloth and let stand in a cool place for 1 week. Line a large funnel with a wet cheesecloth and strain liquid. In a large pot, cook sugar and water over light heat until syrupy. Add the lemon-alcohol infusion. Pour into bottles or jars, cover tightly, and refrigerate. Serve in liqueur glasses or over ice. ENJOY