Orange Coffee Liqueur Recipes

ORANGE COFFEE LIQUEUR

Steps:

• Wash and dry the orange thoroughly.
• Using the sharp end of a paring knife, prick the skin of the orange all over.
• Insert the 44 coffee beans into the orange.
• Place the orange in a 1 1/2 quart canning jar.
• Add the sugar cubes and vodka.
• Close the lid making sure the cover is tight.
• Turn the jar upside down.
• Shake for at least a minute or two to help dissolve the sugar.
• Store in a cool, dry spot away from the heat and moisture of a kitchen.
• Each day, shake the jar until the sugar is totally dissolved.
• Allow to set for the entire 44 days until the vodka turns to a pale lovely orange color and has a coffee-orange fragrance.
• To use, remove the orange and coffee beans. Strain the liquid through a fine-meshed sieve into pretty clear bottles or a clear glass decanter.
• Serve in small liqueur glasses at room temperature or slightly chilled. You can also add it to white wine. Makes a nice accompaniment to winter fruit or fruit compotes or alone as an after-dinner drink.

ORANGE LIQUEUR

Steps:

• Wash the oranges well with soap and water.
• Pare very thinly the bright-colored rind from the oranges (no white).
• Blot the peel on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
• Put the peel in a 4 cup screw-top jar.
• Add 2 cups vodka.
• Close jar.
• Store in a cool, dark place for 2 days or until the vodka has absorbed the flavor.
• Remove the peel and add the remaining vodka, along with the superfine sugar.
• Close the jar and store in a cool dark place at least 1 month to age.

ORANGE COFFEE COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Combine coffee liqueur and vodka in a coffee glass. Top off with coffee, float heavy cream on top, and serve hot.