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.