http://tvwbb.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/8100031414/m/7090032804
I followed the recipe pretty close (I used more lemons) to the original poster of the thread. Since the 190 proof Everclear is banned in CA, I had to ship myself 2 bottles. Then I found out that the Shoppette at the air force base sold 190, so got someone to buy me a few bottles.
1L Everclear
10-16 lemons - debatable
2.5 pounds sugar
6 cups water
I bought 16 Sunkist lemons. Got out my veggie peeler, peeled a strip, then took a sharp paring knife and took off the pith like a fillet. Took me a few hours, but I was pretty careful not to get any pith. Just the zest. Well worth it. I think zesting them makes a mess when you want to strain later. Mix the peels and Everclear in a glass jar. I put wax paper on the mouth and then closed shut. I let my first batch sit for about 2 weeks, I'd shake it every other day. The peels turn almost white and potato chip like - then I know it's done. I measured the sugar by weight, dissolved it in the water over low heat (let it cool completely), then added the Everclear mixture to the pot. Poured into bottles I had purchased and let that sit for a couple weeks. Put in freezer overnight and should pour like a syrup into a glass.
I bought 2 cases of bottles from
http://www.sunburstbottle.com/ 375mL screw cap tops bottles. Then gave some out as presents. Also, I bought some bottles for vanilla extract I had made.
My next round I didn't use Sunkist lemons and it just wasn't the same. Did not have that bright yellow color. I made a lime one too. Took too much time and effort for me, so probably won't make that again.