French Gran Marnier Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the Gran Marnier Base
For the Flavoring
Method
Making the Gran Marnier Base
- 1
Prepare the Orange Peels
Start by rinsing the dried orange peels under cold water to remove any dust. Chop them into smaller pieces to release their flavor.
- 2
- 3
Infuse the Mixture
Allow the mixture to infuse in a cool, dark place for at least 2 weeks, shaking it gently every few days to mix the flavors.
- 4
Strain the Mixture
After 2 weeks, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean bottle, discarding the solids.
- 5
Make the Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Allow it to cool.
- 6
Combine and Bottle
Mix the infused vodka with the cooled simple syrup in a clean bottle. This is your Gran Marnier base.
Flavoring the Gran Marnier
- 7
Prepare Fresh Oranges
Zest the fresh oranges using a microplane, avoiding the bitter white pith, and set the zest aside. Juice the oranges and strain the juice to remove seeds.
- 8
Combine with Brandy
In a separate container, combine the fresh orange juice, zest, and brandy. Mix well.
- 9
Blend with Gran Marnier Base
Slowly pour the orange juice and brandy mixture into the Gran Marnier base. Stir gently to combine.
- 10
Final Infusion
Seal the bottle and let the mixture sit for an additional week to allow the flavors to meld.
- 11
Serve
After the final infusion, your homemade Gran Marnier is ready to be enjoyed. Serve it chilled or use it in cocktails.