Friday, August 17, 2012

Homemade Grand Marnier Recipe

(Work in Progress)

A little while back, I started working on a recipe to make my own orange liqueur similar to grand marnier to use in my margarita recipe.  It is a 6 month proccess.  Here's the recipe:

Ingredients:
  • 1/3 cup Orange Zest (Organic Seville Oranges)
  • 1/2 cup White Sugar
  • 2 cups Brandy or Cognac(Paul Masson VSOP Grande Amber Brandy/Cognac blend)
  • 1/2 tsp Glycerine
Instructions

Step 1:  (7/31/12)
  1. Zest enough oranges to get 1/3 cup of orange zest.
  2. Place orange zest and sugar in a small bowl.
  3. Muddle the zest and sugar until the sugar is absorbed into the zest.
  4. Place in a glass jar.
  5. Add the brandy or cognac and the glycerine.
  6. Stir ingredients.
  7. Store in a cool, dark place for 2 to 3 months, shaking monthly.
Step 2:  (anticipated after 9/31/12)
  1. Strain and filter the infusion.
  2. Stir to combine.
  3. Age 3 months before serving.
Notes:
Seville oranges are the traditional oranges to use in making this orange liqueur.  However, you can use any oranges.  The glycerine is optional and it's for texture.

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