Orange syrup
Description
Here is an exclusive recipe for orange syrup, an essential ingredient in alcoholic cocktails. Notably, this very syrup was part of the punches served at American presidential inaugurations. Its flavor is a bouquet of aromatic spices underscored by a gentle note of citrus sweetness. Preparing this syrup will be a valuable addition to any buffet or party.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Before preparing the orange syrup, take a mortar and crush the cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, allspice, and star anise in it.
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Step 2
2. Thinly slice the orange zest into strips, being careful not to include the white pith.
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Step 3
3. Finely chop the zest, place it in a saucepan, sprinkle with granulated sugar, and begin to mash thoroughly. Continue until the sugar has absorbed the oil and turned pale orange in color.
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Step 4
4. Add water and bring it to a boil so that the granulated sugar dissolves completely. Add the required set of spices and continue boiling over low heat, covered, for another fifteen minutes.
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Step 5
5. Remove from the stove and let the decoction steep for several hours under the lid, then strain.
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Step 6
6. The sediment will gather on the surface, so simply remove it by pouring the syrup into a container. After a few hours, skim off the cloudy residue from the surface with a spoon. Orange syrup is ready. Now you can use it to make punches.