Homemade Grand Marnier

Homemade Grand Marnier

sobota, 15 lutego 2014

Homemade Grand Marnier

Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup orange zest
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups cognac or 2 cups brandy
• 1/2 teaspoon glycerine, for texture (optional)

Directions

• 1 Place zest and sugar in a small bowl. Mash together with the back of a wooden spoon or a muddle. Continue until sugar is absorbed into zest.
• 2 Place in a container with a tight seal, preferably glass. Add cognac, stir and seal.
• 3 Allow to age in a cool, dark place 2 to 3 months. Shake monthly.
• 4 After initial aging, strain and filter. Stir with a wooden spoon to combine. Cap and age 3 months more before serving.
• 5 Note: Seville oranges produce the authentic taste but any type of orange peel/zest may be used with good results.