Orange Whiskey

Time does most of the work in this subtle orange flavored whiskey! Use it in your favorite whiskey cocktails.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Steeping Time 14

Total Time 14 5

Servings

Calories 168kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

2 oranges organic preferred
1 ½ cups whiskey

Instructions

Peel the zest off of the oranges, trying not get any of the white part (the pith.)
Place the zest in a mason jar and pour over the whiskey.
Put a lid on it and store it in a cool, dark place, shaking it occasionally.
Begin tasting at 1 week until desired strength is reached.
Strain out the peels and store the whiskey in a jar or bottle (see notes for optional step.)
Will keep indefinitely, but for best flavor use within a year.

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Notes

If you want a stronger orange flavor, either add more zest or let it age longer.

Optional - make a simple syrup of ½ cup of sugar and ¼ cup of water, heating over low heat until the sugar dissolves. You can add this to the whiskey after straining out the peels. This makes for a sweeter whiskey and I chose not to do this.

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