Orangecello

Serves: 6

Graciela O'Reilly

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

48

Spice

52

Sweetness

42

Sourness

38

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2.5 cups

Water

1.5 cups

Sugar

Directions:

1

Watch how to make this recipe

2

Using a vegetable peeler, remove the peel from the oranges in long strips (reserve the oranges for another use)

3

Using a small sharp knife, trim away the white pith from the orange peels; discard the pith

4

Put the orange peels in a 2-quart pitcher or large glass bowl

5

Pour the vodka over the peels and cover with plastic wrap

6

Steep the orange peels in the vodka for 4 days at room temperature

7

In a medium saucepan, combine the water and sugar over medium heat

8

Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved

9

Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool, about 20 minutes

10

Pour the syrup over the vodka mixture

11

Cover and let stand at room temperature overnight

12

Strain the orangecello through a mesh strainer

13

Discard the peels

14

Transfer the orangecello to bottles

15

Seal the bottles and refrigerate until cold, at least 4 hours and up to 1 month