Cointreau Recipe
Make Cointreau Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare Orange Zest
Using a vegetable peeler or zester, carefully remove the zest from the oranges, avoiding the bitter white pith. Set aside.
- 2
- 3
Add Sugar
Gradually add the sugar to the mixture, stirring until it is completely dissolved.
- 4
Add Orange Zest
Stir in the prepared orange zest into the mixture.
- 5
Infuse
Seal the container and let the mixture sit in a cool, dark place for at least 2 weeks, shaking the container gently every few days to mix the ingredients.
- 6
Strain
After the infusion period, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean bottle, discarding the solids.
- 7
Bottle and Age
Transfer the strained liqueur into clean bottles, seal tightly, and let it age for an additional month for optimal flavor.
