Victorian Gin Punch

Directions

1. 1
   Use a vegetable peeler to peel long strips of pith-free skin from the lemons.
2. 2
   Place peels in a bowl, add sugar, muddle vigorously and allow to steep 2 to 3 hours.
3. 3
   Juice lemons to obtain 3/4 cup.
4. 4
   Pour lemon juice over peels and stir to dissolve sugar.
5. 5
   Transfer to a 3-quart pitcher half-filled with ice.
6. 6
   Add gin, liqueur and seltzer.
7. 7
   Stir and pour into punch cups or short-stemmed glasses, and serve.