Orange Liqueur - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 navel oranges
3 c. 100 proof vodka
1 1/2 c. superfine granulated sugar

Preparation

Pare very thinly the rind from the orange (no whites).
Blot peel on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Put peel into a 4-cup screwtop jar.
Add 2 cups vodka.
Cap jar and store in a cool dark place for 2 days until the vodka has absorbed the flavor and color of the peel.
Remove peel and discard it.
Add sugar and shake vigorously until sugar is dissolved.
Add remaining cup of vodka and stir well.
Cap and store in a cool dark place for a week to age.
Makes 1 quart.