Etrog /Esrog Liqueur

• 3 citron (etrog or esrog)
• 3 cups vodka
• 1 12 cups superfine sugar (bakers)

1. NOTE 1: Cheapest vodka works OK, but the mid-level vodka gives a much smoother finished product.
2. High-end vodka is not significantly better in the end than mid-price vodka.
3. NOTE 2: If you cannot find the extra-fine sugar, take regular sugar and process in your blender to make extra-fine.
4. The only reason is because it dissolves better.
5. Peel 3 etrogim - avoid the bitter white "pith".
6. Put the peel in a 1-quart bottle with 2 cups vodka and close up for a week or longer.
7. (I do not know if you get more flavor soaking the peel longer, please e-mail me if you try it and find out.
8. ).
9. Discard the peels.
10. Add 1 1/2 cups extra-fine (bakers) sugar and shake or stir vigorously until dissolved.
11. Add 1 more cup vodka.
12. Shake until clear.
13. Close jar and store in a cool, dark place at least 6 weeks.
14. Aging it longer makes for a smoother, more agreeable l'chaim.

citron, vodka, sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/etrog-esrog-liqueur-192589 (may not work)