The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3475 — Lemon or Orange Vodka
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3475 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
For the thin outer lemon or orange zest use ½ pound, infused in ¼ vedro spirit in a warm place for two or three months.
Strain and mix with syrup made with 3 or 4½ glasses water and 2 pounds sugar, then finish as for raspberry vodka in recipe No. 3469.
Historical editorial note: The Russian source's list of water quantities is grammatically ambiguous; the two readings 3 or 4½ glasses have been retained.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3475. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.