Limoncello Lavender And Vanilla Cream Liqueur

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

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.

lemons, vodka, gallon milk, sugar, vanilla bean, dried lavender flowers

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/limoncello-lavender-and-vanilla-cream-liqueur-300047 (may not work)