Orange Extract

Yield: 120 ml (½ cup) Time: 5 minutes active + 6 weeks aging

120 ml (½ cup)

Yield

5 minutes active + 6 weeks aging

Time

Room temperature for up to 2 years.

Keeps

Yield: 120 ml (½ cup) Time: 5 minutes active + 6 weeks aging

Ingredients

Zest of 4 large oranges (orange part only, no pith)
120 ml (½ cup) 80-proof vodka

Method

Remove the zest in strips with a vegetable peeler. Place in a clean glass jar.
Pour the vodka over the zest and seal. Store in a cool, dark place.
Shake every few days. Strain and bottle after 6-8 weeks.
*Storage:** Room temperature for up to 2 years.

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