3 cup sugar
2-1/4 cup water
3 lemons; the rind, finely grated
1 quart vodka
3 tablespoon almond extract
2 tablespoon vanilla extract
Combine first 3 ingredients in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally; cool completely. Stir in remaining ingredients; store in airtight containers.
Yield: about 6-1/2 cups.