Blood-Orange Liqueur

Ingredients

• 3 ½ cups sugar
• Two 750-milliliter bottles grappa or other 90-proof alcohol
• 1 blood orange, peel left on and sliced

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    1492 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 175 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 174 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 5 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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Makes about 10 cups, or three 750-ml bottles

Preparation

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and 3/4 cup water. Simmer until the sugar dissolves.
2. In a large, sterilized container, combine the sugar mixture, grappa and orange. Cover and allow to sit in a cool, dark place for 1 month. Strain into sterilized bottles and seal with sterilized corks or caps.

5 minutes