Peach Liqueur

12 md Peaches

4 Lemon peel strips, scraped

1 Cinnamon stick

3 c Vodka

1 c Sugar syrup (see recipe)

You want yellow or cream-coloured peaches. Season is May to Sept. Avoid green ones as they won't ripen at home. Peel peaches and cut in quarters. Combine with vodka, lemon peels, and spices in covered jar and store for 1-2 weeks, shaking occasionally. Strain fruit, squeezing as much juice as possible, and filter. Add sugar syrup and store for an additional 6 weeks. Yield: 1 liter Container: Wide mouth gallon jar