Lime Tequila

Directions

1. 1
   Remove zest from limes with a vegetable peeler and save fruit for another use. Put zest in a 1-qt.* glass jar or decorative bottle. Pour in gin (through a funnel, if the bottle has a narrow opening).
2. 2
   Close jar tightly and put in a cool, dark place for 1 week. The zest will lose its color almost immediately, but will continue to give flavor to the tequila.
3. 3
   Chill tequila and serve cold; it will gradually intensify and get a little cloudy.
4. 4
   * You can use a smaller bottle, but the infusion will be stronger, so taste it occasionally and remove the zest when the liquor tastes the way you want.
5. 5
   Make ahead: Up to 3 months (1 year, strained), chilled.