Orange Liqueur
Fresh orange flavor and rounded sweetness make homemade orange liqueur a lovely small serving or gift. This recipe for orange liqueur lets orange peel steep in …
Ingredienser
Instructions
Mix vodka and sugar in a clean container.
Stir well until the sugar starts to dissolve.
Peel the oranges with a vegetable peeler, avoiding as much white pith as possible.
Cut the orange peel into strips.
Add the orange peel to the vodka mixture.
Cover and store cold for at least 3 weeks.
Turn or shake the container gently a few times along the way.
Strain the liqueur through a fine sieve or cloth.
Pour the orange liqueur into a clean bottle and store cool.
Nutrition per serving
Energi ca. 1520 kcal
Protein 6.8 g
Fett 0.8 g
Karbohydrater 91.5 g
Fiber 18.0 g
Sukker 73.5 g
Salt 0.0 g
Tips & tricks
Shake the container gently a few times during the steeping time. This helps the sugar dissolve better and distributes the flavor more evenly.
Did you know?
Orange liqueur gets most of its aroma from the outer peel, where the essential oils are found. Long steeping in vodka extracts citrus fragrance and flavor, while sugar rounds off the alcohol. The white pith should be avoided because it gives bitterness.
