Orangecello is a vibrant and zesty orange-flavored liqueur that is the perfect addition to your home bar. It has a sweet, yet tart flavor that is perfect for sipping neat or making a creative cocktail. Orangecello is made using fresh oranges that are steeped in alcohol. The resulting flavor is a refreshing and unique twist on the classic Italian liqueur. Orangecello is best served chilled, and it pairs well with tonic water, soda, or sparkling wine. It can also be used to make a variety of delightful cocktails, such as the Orangecello Martini or the Orangecello Mimosa. Enjoy this vibrant and refreshing liqueur the next time you’re looking to add a unique twist to your favorite drink.
Note: This can be made with Vodka for a milder taste. Store in the refrigerator though or it will freeze.
Ingredients
750 ML bottle of grain alcohol (save the bottle)
zest of 7 navel oranges or 13 Clementines
2 1/4 cups sugar, or more, and 750 ml water
Method
You’ll need a large mason type jar that will hold the orange zest and grain alcohol. Pick one that can also hold the water if you want to use just one jar, otherwise, you’ll need 2-3 regular sized mason jars for the final step.
I use a very sharp potato peeler and remove the zest in strips, try not to get any of the white pith or as little as you can.
Add zest and grain alcohol to the mason jar, tighten the lid, and store it in a dark cool place for 2 weeks.
After 2 weeks, Fill the grain bottle with water, if you saved it, and pour it into a large pot with the 2 1/4 cups of sugar. Bring to a soft boil and remove from heat.
Once the sugar mixture is cooled, place a strainer on top of the pot and pour orange zest mixture through to separate the grain alcohol from the zest.
Stir well and either add back into the large mason jar or split among regular size jars. Store in the freezer.
