Jul 13 2026
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Orangcello Recipe

Inspired by Spezia
Time5h
Serves20

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Ingredients

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Citrus Base

Sugar Syrup

Alcohol Base

Method

Preparation of Citrus

  1. 1

    Zest the Oranges

    Using a vegetable peeler or microplane, zest the oranges carefully, avoiding the white pith as much as possible. Place the zest in a large glass jar.

  2. 2

    Add Lemon Zest

    Add the tablespoon of lemon zest to the jar with the orange zest.

Infusion Process

  1. 3

    Combine with Vodka

    Pour the liter of vodka over the zest in the jar. Seal the jar tightly and shake gently to mix. Let it infuse in a dark, cool place for at least 2 weeks, shaking the jar every few days.

Making Sugar Syrup

  1. 4

    Cook Sugar and Water

    In a saucepan, combine 3 cups of granulated sugar with 4 cups of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Bring to a gentle simmer and remove from heat. Allow to cool completely.

Combining Ingredients

  1. 5

    Mix Syrup with Infused Vodka

    After the infusion period, strain the vodka mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove the zest. Combine the infused vodka with the cooled sugar syrup in a large container.

  2. 6

    Bottle the Orangcello

    Using a funnel, pour the Orangcello into clean bottles. Seal tightly and store in the freezer for a refreshing drink.

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