Homemade Grand Marnier® (Long and Kibbey) Recipe

Miscellaneous Untried Recipes

This is from a collection of recipes from books I own, but which I haven't myself tried yet. However, you can have faith that at least the authors themselves have tried them, so they're not deadly or anything.

From Classic Liqueurs, by Cheryl Long and Heather Kibbey:

Grand Orange-Cognac Liqueur

• 1/3 cup orange zest[1]
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups cognac or French brandy
• 1/2 tsp glycerine (optional, for texture)

Place zest and sugar in a small bowl. Mash together with the back of a wooden spoon or pestle. Continue until sugar is absorbed into zest. Place in aging container. Add cognac. Stir, cap and age in a cool, dark place 2 to 3 months. Shake monthly.

After initial aging, strain and filter. Stir with a wooden spoon to combine. Cap and age 3 months more before serving.

[1] Seville oranges produce the authentic taste but any type of orange peel/zest may be used with good results.