Quick Honey Liqueur (Greitai Pagamintas Krupnikas) - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.
When slightly cooled, strain and pour into a sterilized quart jar or heat-proof bottle. Can be served warm or cold.