Grand Orange-Cognac Liqueur

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Grand Orange-Cognac Liqueur

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1 Calories: 379.9

Description

This French beverage features Orange zest*, Granulated sugar, Cognac or French brandy, Glycerin. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Grand Marnier is a classic orange liqueur to be savored.
  2. While ordinary brandy can be used, we recommend a good cognac or French brandy for best flavor.
  3. Ready in 5 to 6 months.
  4. Place zest and sugar in a small bowl.
  5. Mash and mix together with the back of a wooden spoon or a pestle.
  6. Continue mashing until sugar is absorbed into the orange zest and is no longer distinct.
  7. Place into aging container.
  8. Add cognac.
  9. Stir, cap and let age in a cool dark place 2 to 3 months, shaking monthly.
  10. After initial aging, pour through fine mesh strainer placed over medium bowl.
  11. Rinse out aging container.
  12. Pour glycerin into aging container and place cloth bag inside strainer.
  13. Pour liqueur through cloth bag.
  14. Stir with a wooden spoon to combine.
  15. Cap and age 3 more months before serving.
  16. You may use any type of orange
  17. peel you wish; however, a bitter type, such as Seville, is preferred for authenticity.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 379.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.3mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 32.4g11%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugars 31.8g
Protein 0.2g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: beverage, brandy, cognac, french, glycerin, grand, granulated, liqueur, orange, orangecognac, sugar, title, vegan, zest
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