Curacao liqueur

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsBitter orange peel
1Dozen valencia or navel
Oranges
2⅔cup80 proof vodka
1⅓cupWater
2cupsWhite sugar
12Whole cloves
1teaspoonGround cinnamon
2teaspoonsWhole corriander seeds

Directions

Peel oranges. Section and cut each section into halves. Put into the mixing jar along with the bitter orange peel, cloves, corriander and cinnamon. Add sugar, vodka, and water. Shake vigorously until the sugar is dissolved. Leave to infuse for 5 weeks. Strain and leave to clear. Be patient because this takes longer than most liqueurs. When clear, decant off clear liqueur and bottle.