Quick Honey Liqueur (grietai Pagamintas Krupnikas)

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups honey
• 2/3 cup water
• 1 vanilla bean
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 8 cinnamon sticks
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 lemon, zest of, peels cut in strips
• 750 ml vodka

Recipe

• 1 combine honey with water, vanilla, spices and lemon peel in a large metal percolator. bring to a boil and let it perk for about 7 minutes. remove from heat; add vodka.
• 2 when slightly cooled, strain and pour into a sterilized quart jar or heat-proof bottle. can be served warm or cold.