Orange Liquor

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== Description ==
In Romanian: Lichior de portocale
== Ingredients ==
* 1 qt / 1 l water
* 1 lb / 500 g sugar
* ½ qt / 0,5 l vodka
* 1 teaspoon caramelized sugar essence (optional)
=== Essence ===
* grated peel from 4 oranges
* ¼ qt / 0,250 l vodka
== Directions ==
# Grate the peel from 4 oranges and place in a jar. 
# Add half of the vodka, and cover with cellophane. 
# Keep in a warm place for two weeks. 
# This will be the essence. 
# Make a syrup out of the sugar and water. 
# When ready, add half of the strained essence and remove from heat. 
# Let cool. 
# Then add the other half of the strained essence, ½ qt / 0,5 l vodka and the caramelized sugar essence. It is better to filter this through special filter paper. 
# Bottle the drink and keep in a cool place.
Category:Orange Recipes
Category:Romanian Beverages
Category:Vodka Drink Recipes