Orange Liqueur - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 orange rinds, pared very thinly
3 c. vodka
1 1/2 c. sugar (superfine)

Preparation

With no white on the rind, blot dry with paper towels.
Put rind into a quart jar.
Add 2 cups of vodka, screw on top and store for 2 days in a cool, dark place.
Remove peel, add sugar and shake until sugar dissolves.
Add 1 cup vodka and stir.
Close jar and store again for 1 week at least.