2 dozen limes
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
6 cloves
2 lb white sugar
6 cup 80 proof vodka
2 cup water
1 green food dye
Directions
Wash limes. Slice each lime into 5 or 6 slices. Combine with
cinnamon, cloves, vodka, water, and white sugar. Shake well until
sugar is dissolved. Cover. Set in cool place for two weeks. Strain
through fine sieve and leave alone to clear. Decant, pouring clear
liquid into bottles. Tint a very very pale green color.
Servings: 1 servings
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