Peel your lemons by removing the yellow skin. Avoide including the white portion of skin below known as the pith.
Place your lemon peels into a jar
Fill the jar 2/3 of the way full with your lemon peels
Pour in about two to three cups of unflavored vodka, or enough to fully cover your lemon peels
Secure the lid, and place the jar in a cool, dark location
Allow it to sit for four to six weeks, shaking it once a week
After the four to six weeks have passed, remove the skin and place liquid into a fresh jar
Use your fresh lemon extract as desired