Homemade Grand Marnier

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup orange zest
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups cognac or 2 cups brandy
• 1/2 teaspoon glycerine, for texture (optional)

Recipe

• 1 place zest and sugar in a small bowl. mash together with the back of a wooden spoon or a muddle. continue until sugar is absorbed into zest.
• 2 place in a container with a tight seal, preferably glass. add cognac, stir and seal.
• 3 allow to age in a cool, dark place 2 to 3 months. shake monthly.
• 4 after initial aging, strain and filter. stir with a wooden spoon to combine. cap and age 3 months more before serving.
• 5 note: seville oranges produce the authentic taste but any type of orange peel/zest may be used with good results.