Limoncello Lavender and Vanilla Cream Liqueur

Rita~'s Note:

I came up with this variation of this limoncello which is lusciously creamy with the essence of vanilla and lavender. After making Kim's Creamy Limoncello. This is to be sipped icy cold on a hot summers day with your eye closed. Relax Ahhhhh! Making it a comforting excellent aperitif. Served chilled from the freezer in a frosted liqueur glass. Keep refrigerated with in 1 month of freezer 6 months. Try to use 100-proof vodka, which has less flavor than a lower proof one. Also the high alcohol level will ensure that the limoncello will not turn to ice in the freezer.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 24

Yield: 8.0 cups

• 8 lemons
• 2 cups vodka (100 proof)
• 1/2 gallon milk
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 vanilla bean
• 1 -2 teaspoon dried lavender flowers

Directions:

1. Wash the lemons with a vegetable brush and hot water to remove any reside of pesticides or wax; pat the lemons dry.
2. Remove the zest from the lemons with a vegetable peeler.
3. Make sure to scrape off any of the bitter white pith from the zest and discard the pith.
4. Soak zest in vodka for 7 days (room temperature).
5. Strain vodka through a fine-meshed sieve, discarding the zest. Transfer vodka to a 2 quart glass bottle.
6. In a blender add sugar vanilla and lavender and blend till fine and powdery.
7. Bring milk and sugar mixture to a boil then reduce to medium low heat, simmering uncovered, until reduced to about 6 cups.
8. About 45 minutes.
9. Strain and cool sweetened flavored milk completely.
10. Then add to strained vodka.
11. Place in refrigerator or freezer for 3 days for flavors to meld.
12. Shake well before serving.

Reviews

[Mia in Germany]

This is fantastic! I love lemon, and I was looking for something with lavender, so this was exactly what I wanted. Perfect blend of flavors, you can taste lemon, vanilla and lavender without one of them dominating. Thanks for this recipe!