Liqueur Making Recipes

Grand Marnier® Style

Grand Orange-Cognac Liqueur

• 1/3 cup orange zest[1]
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups cognac or French brandy
• 1/2 tsp glycerin

Place zest and sugar in a small bowl. Mash together with the back of a wooden spoon or pestle. Continue until sugar is absorbed into zest. Place in aging container. Add cognac. Stir, cap and age in a cool, dark place 2 to 3 months. Shake monthly.

After initial aging, strain and filter. Stir with a wooden spoon to combine. Cap and age 3 months more before serving.

[1] Seville oranges produce the authentic taste but any type of orange peel/zest may be used with good results.

Recipes courtesy of Gunther Anderson.

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