Orange Liquor

Description
In Romanian: Lichior de portocale

Ingredients
Essence:
 * 1 qt/1 l water,
 * 1 lb/500 g Sugar,
 * 1/2 qt/0,5 l vodka,
 * 1 teaspoon caramelized Sugar essence (optional).
 * grated peel from 4 oranges,
 * 1/4 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, 1/2 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.