Orangecello Liqueur Recipe

Ingredients:

• Peels from 8 large oranges, removed using a vegetable peeler
• 3 cups vodka* (at least enough to cover orange peels)
• 3 1/4 cups Simple Syrup (see link for recipe)
• 1 - 2 drops red food coloring (or beet juice or red wine) (optional)

Instructions:

1. Place peels in a pitcher.
2. Pour in enough vodka to cover orange peels and allow to rest for a minimum of 4 days, 6 weeks is ideal. Stir at least once a week if allowing it to age.
3. Once the mixture ages, remove the peels, strain it, and set aside.
4. Make the simple syrup and allow to cool to room temperature.
5. Pour the simple syrup into the orange peel and vodka mixture, stir, and refrigerate in sealed bottles until chilled.
6. Serve in a chilled glass or over ice. As stated earlier, you may add wine or champagne, as well.

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