Blood Orange Liqueur

1. 1

   Make simple syrup by heating 2 1/2 cups water and 3 cups sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Lower heat and simmer 5 minutes. Let cool before using. Any extra will keep in the refrigerator for a month or so, and is good for sweetening iced tea, etc.

2. 2

   Wash, dry and peel the zest from the oranges and lemons, being careful not to take any of the pith. Place in a large glass jar.

3. 3

   Remove pith from two of the oranges. Cut up the fruit and add to the jar. (You will not use the remaining oranges in this recipe).

4. 4

   Stir to smash the fruit a bit, add the vodka, ginger and lemon and seal the jar.

5. 5

   Place in a cool, dry spot, away from sunlight for two weeks, swirling it about occasionally.

6. 6

   Stir in the simple syrup, reseal, and again set aside for two weeks, swirling occasionally.

7. 7

   Strain the liqueur.

8. 8

   Filter it through a double layer of cheesecloth into a pitcher.

9. 9

   Filter a final time through 2 new layers of cheesecloth into the final bottle.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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