Taboo Liqueur (reminiscent of Forbidden Fruits Liqueur)
Source: Classic Liqueurs by Cheryl Long and Heather Kibbey
Thin peel from 1 orange (orange part only) Thin peel from 1 lemon (yellow part only) 1 cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice (about 2 grapefruits) 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (2 to 3 oranges) 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (1 lemon) 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1 (4-inch) piece vanilla bean, split 1 cup brandy 1 cup vodka
Thinly peel peel from orange and lemon; chop and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine grapefruit, orange and lemon juice, chopped peel, sugar and vanilla bean. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring frequently for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool to lukewarm.
Pour cooled mixture into aging container; add brandy and vodka. Allow liqueur to age for 3 weeks, then strain several times using successively finer strainers, or fine cloth. For maximum clarity, let liqueur stand for several days between straining. Pour liqueur into bottles and cap well.