Liqueur

Description

The recipe won't take much time. It should be noted right away that the authentic "Cointreau" recipe is a closely guarded secret by the manufacturer. So we can only imitate the taste of this wonderful liqueur. But believe me, the result is very tasty and as close to the original as possible. The drink is quite strong (40% alcohol). It can be successfully used in preparing desserts and cocktails. And here is the recipe. Ready to serve.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Scald the oranges and grapefruits with boiling water. This will remove all the chemical additives with which the fruits are coated for long-term storage.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Using a grater, remove the zest from the fruits.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Place the zest, bay leaf, pepper, sugar, and vodka into a jar.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Remove the bay leaf after 5 hours.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Seal the jar tightly and place it in a dark place for 7 days.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Strain through cheesecloth and pour into bottles.