I was mentioning to a reader that homemade Orange Liqueur was amazing, she pointed out that I didn’t have it posted here…I could have sworn that it was SORRY! So here it Judy, thanks for pointing that out!

Homemade Orange Liqueur

Indgredients:

1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup grated orange zest
1-1/2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
1-1/2 cups 80 proof vodka

Bring the sugar and water to a boil and dissolve into a simple syrup over medium heat.  Stir to keep from scorching. Remove from the heat and allow to cool until it is just warm to the touch

The syrup into a clean 1 quart (or larger) jar with a tight fitting lid. Add the zest, juice and vodka. Cover and shake well.

Store in a cool dark place for a month. Shake weekly.

After a month, pour liquid over cheesecloth into a clean jar, discard the solids. Filter again into the liqueurs final container by pouring through a fine sieve or strainer.

This is AMAZING when kept in the freezer and served ice cold!

Enjoy! And if you would like to search for more recipes for cordials, liqueurs, brandies and wines that you can make at home, visit me at the farm! www.farmatnanticokecreek.com

Have a great Thursday and do something delicious! (like make Orange Liqueur!)

Colleen

www.foodwineartdesign.com

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