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Orange Liqueur in a bottle
Aromatic and sweet homemade orange liqueur in a bottle

Homemade Orange Liqueur (Triple Sec Style)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
Homemade liqueur making is the art of extraction. Alcohol is an excellent solvent: it extracts the essential oils (terpenes) from the orange peel, giving us pure orange flavor. Sugar syrup adds body and mellows the harshness of the alcohol.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 14 days 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 10 servings
🔥 Calories 85 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Tight-sealing glass jar
  • Vegetable peeler
  • Saucepan
  • Strainer

Instructions

1 ✓

Wash oranges in hot water and scrub them.

Tip: Even organic oranges should be washed to remove dust.
2 ✓

Use a vegetable peeler to remove thin strips of zest. Ensure no white pith is attached.

Tip: If any white remains, scrape it off with a knife.
3 ✓

Place peels in a clean jar, pour vodka over them, and seal. Store in a dark place for 7-14 days.

Tip: Shake daily. The alcohol will turn yellowish as oils dissolve.
4 ✓

After infusing, make simple syrup: boil water and sugar until dissolved. Let cool completely.

Tip: Hot syrup would evaporate the alcohol, so cooling is essential.
5 ✓

Strain the orange vodka (discard peels) and mix with the cold syrup.

Tip: Filtering through a coffee filter makes it crystal clear.
6 ✓

Bottle and let rest for at least another 1-2 weeks before serving.

Tip: Flavors need to marry (molecular homogenization).

Recipe FAQ

Why is it bitter?
You likely included the white pith (albedo) of the orange. Only the orange zest contains the oils; the white part is full of bitter compounds.

Ingredients

  • 3 whole Oranges (Organic/Unwaxed)
  • 2 cups Vodka (neutral flavor)
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Water