Are you interested in homemade orange liqueur? Now is the right time to get some more information about this unique Sicilian nectar, both in its genre and taste.
Sicily evokes in the common imagination decisive, intense and full of life flavors: theorange represents them all and does so with all its verve and color. Sicilian blood oranges are the great protagonists of this tantalizing evocation: the Sicilian fruit is in fact a citrus fruit that comes from the context of a volcanic land.
Let’s discover together a little more about this liqueur that can encapsulate the warm, mouth-watering tones of a magical land!
How to make homemade orange liqueur? Find out the recipe
The fragrant orange liqueur is usually offered to guests to end the meal in the best possible way.
It is often served in typical Sicilian decorated and iced glasses, a real treat for the palate.
But what does it take to make a good homemade Sicilian orange liqueur?
Home Made liquor has all the benefits of a homemade product. Aside from the goodness of this organic nectar, there is undoubtedly a good share of personal satisfaction! As with so many other liqueurs and drinks, it is also a prized gift to give to one’s friends or family at a lunch or dinner party, all together. Let’s look together at some tips for homemade orange liqueur Opting for oranges: choosing untreated oranges is a value. It means drinking something unique and organic, but not only that: it also means buying from local farmers like us; Prefer oranges with little white pulp: this is necessary to avoid unpleasant tasting bits being left inside our liqueur. The moment you happen to choose oranges with a lot of pulp, then it will be necessary to remove the excess pulp.
Buy from local farmers: those who have the opportunity can buy directly from the producer or farm.
What are the ingredients for Sicilian orange liqueur?
– For two liters of liqueur: – 8 untreated oranges (peel only) – 1 liter of edible alcohol – 1 liter of water – 750 grams of sugar
The procedure for making Sicilian orange liqueur.
– Take a glass container-even a special jar or bottle-in case you want to give it as a gift;
– Pour inside our bottle or jar the alcohol;
– Add our orange peels prepared earlier;
– Close the jar or bottle and let the peels macerate in the alcohol for 15 days (NB: if you like an intense flavor, leave the peels until they have lost their color, stirring several times a day);
– Prepare the syrup with sugar and water: then pour the water into a small pot and add the sugar. Next, bring to a boil so that the sugar dissolves. – – – Pour the syrup into a container and allow it to cool;
– Strain the contents to remove the skins and thus discard them. When the syrup is finally cold, combine it with the alcohol.
Is it true that the liquor must rest for a month?
Yes, absolutely. Orange liqueur must rest for a month, and then it will render the best on the palate. The “resting” will give it a strong and particularly citrusy and aromatic taste.
One piece of advice we can give, is to filter after the elapsed month further the liqueur, so that it acquires clarity. Orange liqueur can be donated, served after a meal or consumed together with friends on a fun evening. A great glue that tastes of conviviality, great for getting together and savoring the wonderful and evocative notes of the flavors of Sicily.
