Orange liqueur

Many lovers of sweet fortified drinks prefer not only dessert grape wines, but also, undoubtedly, liqueurs. Moreover, one of the most popular varieties of this alcohol is orange liquor, which is distinguished by its invariably savoury taste and citrus flavor.

Fortunately, the range of orange liqueurs today can delight even the most sophisticated foodies, because this wonderful drink is released around the world on a wide scale. Take, for example, one of the most famous orange liqueurs Cointreau (Cointreau), which is beautiful not only in its pure form, but also in the composition of all kinds of cocktails.

In addition, Grand Marnier orange liqueur is also known to connoisseurs, which is characterized by a complex taste and aroma bouquet, due to the use of such high-quality raw materials as elite French cognac and the essence of bitter orange, which is cultivated exclusively in the Caribbean islands.

It is worth noting that almost every country in the world is characterized by the manufacture of a unique orange liqueur. In Italy, for example, Aururn's gorgeous brandy-based orange liqueur is made, and Belgium is famous for its elegant Mandarine Napoleon, which is essentially a variant of this exquisite drink.

Sometimes the high cost of branded products does not allow ordinary consumers to enjoy branded orange liquor, and then all kinds of recipes for making this aromatic drink at home come to the rescue. Moreover, the correctly prepared orange liqueur is often in no way inferior in its qualities to its elite counterparts.

It is gratifying that fresh oranges in our camp are sold all year round, so you can treat yourself to a glass of orange liquor at any time. To do this, you just need to have juicy mature orange fruits, granulated sugar, drinking water and high-quality alcoholic raw materials, which are ethyl alcohol, vodka or cognac. By the way, experts argue that pure alcohol is best suited for the manufacture of orange liquor, since it, without its own taste, is able to perfectly absorb the aroma of orange peel.

The essence of making orange liqueur lies in the rather long infusion of orange peel on an alcoholic solution, during which the latter absorbs all the aromatic essential oils of citrus fruits. When the infusion is ready, it is thoroughly filtered, after which, in certain proportions, it is mixed in pre-prepared sugar syrup. The strength and sweetness of homemade orange liqueur can be adjusted as you like - these indicators directly depend on the cook.

Orange liquor can be used not only as a wonderful drink or component of cocktails. Chefs are happy to add this aromatic product when preparing numerous dishes, in particular sweets and desserts. The unique freshness of citrus fruits along with the savoury fortress and sweetness of orange liquor open new edges in the taste and aroma of ready-made food.