Orange Liqueur

Mirj's Note:

I've been researching liqueur recipes to make as hostess gifts for Rosh Hashana. This one is delicious, great drizzled on some vanilla ice cream.

• Total Time: 720 hrs
• Prep Time: 720 hrs
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 quart

• 3 large oranges
• 3 cups vodka
• 1 1⁄3; cups superfine sugar

Directions:

1. Wash the oranges well with soap and water.
2. Pare very thinly the bright-colored rind from the oranges (no white).
3. Blot the peel on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
4. Put the peel in a 4 cup screw-top jar.
5. Add 2 cups vodka.
6. Close jar.
7. Store in a cool, dark place for 2 days or until the vodka has absorbed the flavor.
8. Remove the peel and add the remaining vodka, along with the superfine sugar.
9. Close the jar and store in a cool dark place at least 1 month to age.

Reviews

[Leopardstripes]

Followed this recipe, but for 2 things: I used a microplane grater to zest my fruit, and I used FallGlo tangerines and Persian limes for the flavoring. This produced a delicious smelling and tasting brew- pretty, too! Thanks for the great (and easy!) recipe!