Citron is used ritually for the holiday of Sukkot, in the fall. A past rabbi at my synagogue used to make a liqueur out of his after, which he served at Purim in the spring. (Alcohol figures substantially into Purim festivities.) I never asked him how he made it, but fruit cut up and soaked in vodka or brandy (I think sometimes people add some sugar) is an approach I've seen. Pack it all into a mason jar, shake gently or turn over a few times daily or so, and wait a few weeks to a few months. I have no idea if that approach (which I've seen with things like cherries and peaches) works with citrus. If I had an email address for him I'd ask, but I don't so all I can do is leave you with this vague anecdote in case it helps.
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Date: 2022-01-18 03:43 am (UTC)This sounds neat. Thanks for sharing!
Citron is used ritually for the holiday of Sukkot, in the fall. A past rabbi at my synagogue used to make a liqueur out of his after, which he served at Purim in the spring. (Alcohol figures substantially into Purim festivities.) I never asked him how he made it, but fruit cut up and soaked in vodka or brandy (I think sometimes people add some sugar) is an approach I've seen. Pack it all into a mason jar, shake gently or turn over a few times daily or so, and wait a few weeks to a few months. I have no idea if that approach (which I've seen with things like cherries and peaches) works with citrus. If I had an email address for him I'd ask, but I don't so all I can do is leave you with this vague anecdote in case it helps.