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Liter bottle of Orangecello with 4 oranges and two glasses beside the bottle.

Homemade Orangecello Recipe

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  • Author: Ben Myhre
  • Prep Time: 1 Month
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 Month 1 Hour
  • Yield: 1.5 liters 1x
  • Category: Cocktails
  • Method: Steeping
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

Put that limoncello back in the liquor cabinet and get ready for a flavor surprise with our very own delicious Homemade Orangecello. Your craft cocktails or your favorite sipping liqueur are gonna get that much better by using this diy libation!


Ingredients

Scale
  • Zest from 6 organic oranges
  • 1.5 Liter vodka
  • 4 Cups Sugar
  • 5 Cups Water

Instructions

  1. Zest 6 oranges into a large bowl that has cover. Use the rest of the orange for something else
  2. Add Vodka to bring to 750 mL
  3. Cover and let sit for 10 days to 2 weeks
  4. After 10 days to 2 weeks, mix 4 cups of sugar and 5 cups water and bring to a boil
  5. Simmer for 20-25 minutes to create a syrup
  6. Allow syrup to cool
  7. Add syrup to previous Vodka/zest picture
  8. Add another 750mL of Vodka and mix.
  9. Cover and let sit for an additional 10 days to 2 weeks
  10. Strain the zest through a strainer lined with a coffee filter. This will take some time.
  11. Bottle and serve!