Orange Tequila Liqueur Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 or 4 Medium Oranges
- 1 Liter of Tequila
- 3/4 Cup of Agave Nectar
Note: If an 80 proof tequila is used in this recipe, the orange tequila liqueur is going to contain about 32% alcohol by volume.
Washing and Peeling the Oranges
Wash all the oranges using a brush and warm water to remove all the pesticides and dirt. After washing the oranges, dry them with a paper towel.
Remove the orange peels with a potato peeler. Do not use a citrus zester. When peeling the oranges, try not to get any of the pith (the white stuff of the oranges). If you get some pith, scrape it off with a knife (Don't scrape too hard. You don't want to lose a lot of orange zest.)
Aging the Orange Peels
Place all the orange peels in a glass jar and add the tequila. Let the peels and tequila age for at least a month. Stir it once a week with a metal or wood spoon.
Filter the Orange Liqueur
After a month of aging, the liqueur is ready to be strained. Strain the liqueur with a strainer to remove all the orange peels. Then filter it with a coffee filter to remove any small particles like pieces of pith.
Add Agave Nectar and Stir
After filtering, add the agave nectar and stir constantly until all the nectar dissolves completely.
Note: If you prefer a less sweet liqueur, add 1/2 cup of agave nectar instead of the 3/4 cups.
