Orange Coffee Liqueur Food

ORANGE COFFEE LIQUEUR

Steps:

• Wash and dry the orange thoroughly.
• Using the sharp end of a paring knife, prick the skin of the orange all over.
• Insert the 44 coffee beans into the orange.
• Place the orange in a 1 1/2 quart canning jar.
• Add the sugar cubes and vodka.
• Close the lid making sure the cover is tight.
• Turn the jar upside down.
• Shake for at least a minute or two to help dissolve the sugar.
• Store in a cool, dry spot away from the heat and moisture of a kitchen.
• Each day, shake the jar until the sugar is totally dissolved.
• Allow to set for the entire 44 days until the vodka turns to a pale lovely orange color and has a coffee-orange fragrance.
• To use, remove the orange and coffee beans. Strain the liquid through a fine-meshed sieve into pretty clear bottles or a clear glass decanter.
• Serve in small liqueur glasses at room temperature or slightly chilled. You can also add it to white wine. Makes a nice accompaniment to winter fruit or fruit compotes or alone as an after-dinner drink.

CAFFE L'ORANGE

Steps:

• Combine coffee, orange liqueur, Irish cream liqueur and ice cubes into a shaker. Shake vigorously. Strain contents into glasses filled with ice. Garnish each with an orange peel.

LIQUEUR ORANGES

Steps:

• Using a zester, remove the rind of 2 oranges.
• (if you don't have a zester, use a vegetable peeler, then cut into fine strips).
• Place these in a saucepan and cover with cold water.
• Bring to the boil, and cook until slightly softened.
• Drain the peel, and return to the saucepan with the sugar, vanilla bean, and 125ml water.
• Simmer very gently until the strips become transparent.
• Peel all the oranges removing ALL the pith, then carefully segment.
• Place the oranges in a bowl.
• Remove the vanilla bean from the syrup (which will be rather thick).
• Add the liqueur and brandy then stir and pour this over the orange pieces.
• Cover and chill well.
• This looks good served in glasses with an extra thick cream.

ORANGE LEMON LIQUEUR

Steps:

• In a big bottle or container that has a tight lid, mix the sugar, the alcohol and the rosé wine. Shake it a couple of times during the day to dissolve the sugar.
• The next day, wash and brush the fruits. Cut them in small pieces (with the skin) and add them to the alcohol with the cinnamon stick. Close tightly your bottle or container.
• Leave this bottle in a cool place for 6 weeks, shaking it from time to time.
• Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth-lined sieve or coffee filter. Carefully pour in a nice bottle.
• Serve this over ice.

ORANGE LIQUEUR

Steps:

• Wash the oranges well with soap and water.
• Pare very thinly the bright-colored rind from the oranges (no white).
• Blot the peel on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
• Put the peel in a 4 cup screw-top jar.
• Add 2 cups vodka.
• Close jar.
• Store in a cool, dark place for 2 days or until the vodka has absorbed the flavor.
• Remove the peel and add the remaining vodka, along with the superfine sugar.
• Close the jar and store in a cool dark place at least 1 month to age.