HomeMade Real Lemon Extract

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!

Optimus Dork