Orange Liquor

Description
In Romanian: Lichior de portocale

Ingredients

 * 1 qt / 1 l water
 * 1 lb / 500 g sugar
 * ½ qt / 0,5 l vodka
 * 1 teaspoon caramelized sugar essence (optional)

Essence

 * grated peel from 4 oranges
 * ¼ qt / 0,250 l vodka

Directions

 * 1) Grate the peel from 4 oranges and place in a jar.
 * 2) Add half of the vodka, and cover with cellophane.
 * 3) Keep in a warm place for two weeks.
 * 4) This will be the essence.
 * 5) Make a syrup out of the sugar and water.
 * 6) When ready, add half of the strained essence and remove from heat.
 * 7) Let cool.
 * 8) Then add the other half of the strained essence, ½ qt / 0,5 l vodka and the caramelized sugar essence. It is better to filter this through special filter paper.
 * 9) Bottle the drink and keep in a cool place.