Grand Marnier Recipe

Inspired by Fresko

Time1h

Serves10

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Orange Peels
Using a vegetable peeler, carefully remove the zest from the oranges, avoiding the bitter white pith. Cut the peel into thin strips to maximize flavor extraction.
2
Make the Simple Syrup
In a medium saucepan, combine the water and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Allow to cool slightly.
3
Infuse the Orange Peel
Add the prepared orange peel to the saucepan with the simple syrup. Let the mixture simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Mix with Neutral Spirit
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow to cool. Once cooled, pour the syrup and orange peel mixture into a large glass jar. Add the neutral spirit and seal the jar tightly.

5
Add Cognac
After the mixture has infused for at least a week (or up to a month for stronger flavor), strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove the orange peel.
6
Mix with Vanilla
Once the mixture is strained, add the cognac and the split vanilla bean to the liqueur. Stir well to combine.
7
Bottle the Grand Marnier
Transfer the finished Grand Marnier liqueur into clean bottles. Seal and label the bottles. Allow to age for at least one month to enhance the flavors before using.