Well hi there!!!
Today i am bringing to you a DIY " Do it yourself" on how to make Real Lemon Extract and i think its even better that McCormick's or any other brand out there and the best thing is it is just at a fraction of the cost, well on the long run.
I had a lot of fun doing this because well i had a few drinks while doing it hahaha but seriously also you get to recycle which is awesome!!!
It all started when i was making a version of big coffee house *i am not going to mention names* but i was making their lemon bread and i had to buy a real lemon extract and it was kinda expensive well i find it very expensive over $5 or $6 for one once? and for us small business owners we have to look after every penny because if not well we won't make it.
So i decided to make my own and for this you will need:
Materials
1. Clean empty bottle * I reused a liquor bottle that i had*
2. 2-3 Big Lemons
3. Vodka * I used Absolut vodka well what i drink lol*
4. Knife
Instructions
1.Sanitize the bottle
2.Peel the lemons *Note try to clean it the very best you can or try to take out the white lining as much as possible because it will turn it bitter*
3.Put the lemon peels inside the bottle
4.Add one cup of vodka per one lemon *i added 2 cups per 3 lemon* Because most recipes calls for water but i do not add water it makes it more intense and cuts down the waiting period*
5.Close the bottle and store in a dark place for about 1-2 weeks and giving a swirl every now and then
So that about it very easy to do, also other recipes tells you either zest it or chop it but i don't find it necessary to do it.
Also you can refresh it by adding more peels then later on refill it when you know you won't use it for 1-2 weeks
You will see in the long run it's a money saver because one cup is a lot and it doesn't spoil that easily.
Well there you have it!!!
See ya next time and may the dorkyness be with you!
