Cointreau Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the Orange Peels

   Using a vegetable peeler or a knife, carefully remove the peels from the bitter and sweet oranges, ensuring you avoid the white pith as much as possible. You will need 100 grams of each type of peel.

2. 2

   Combine Ingredients

   In a large clean glass jar, combine the neutral alcohol, bitter orange peel, and sweet orange peel. Seal the jar tightly and let it sit in a cool, dark place for 2 to 3 weeks. Shake the jar gently every few days to mix the ingredients.

3. 3

   Prepare the Simple Syrup

   In a saucepan, combine 250 grams of sugar with 500 ml of water. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved. Allow the syrup to cool completely.

4. 4

   Strain the Mixture

   After 2 to 3 weeks, strain the alcohol mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean bowl to remove the orange peels.

5. 5

   Combine Syrup and Infused Alcohol

   Mix the cooled simple syrup with the strained alcohol mixture. Stir well to combine.

6. 6

   Bottle the Cointreau

   Using a funnel, carefully pour the Cointreau into clean bottles. Seal the bottles tightly and label them.

7. 7

   Let It Mature

   For best flavor, let the bottled Cointreau sit for an additional 2 weeks in a cool, dark place before using.