Grand Orange Cognac Liqueur
Ingredients: 1/3 cup Orange zest, 1/2 cup granulated Sugar, 2 cups Cognac (or French brandy), 1/2 tsp Glycerine
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Orange zest
- 1/2 cup granulated Sugar
- 2 cups Cognac (or French brandy)
- 1/2 tsp Glycerine
Instructions
Place zest and sugar in a small bowl
Mash and mix together with the back of a wooden spoon or a pestle
Continue mashing until sugar is absorbed into the orange zest and is no longer distinct
Place into aging container
Add cognac
Stir cap and let age in a cool dark place 2 to 3 months shaking monthly
After initial aging pour through fine mesh strainer placed over medium bowl
Rinse out aging container
Pour glycerine into aging container and place cloth bag inside strainer
Pour liqueur through cloth bag
Stir with a wooden spoon to combine
Cap and age 3 more months before serving.
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