Best Homemade Grand Marnier Recipes

HOMEMADE GRAND MARNIER

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From Classic Liqueurs, by Cheryl Long and Heather Kibbey: Grand Orange-Cognac Liqueur. I modified it to make it a little more chef friendly.

Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope

Categories Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1/3 cup orange zest
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups cognac or 2 cups brandy
1/2 teaspoon glycerine, for texture (optional)

Steps:

Place zest and sugar in a small bowl. Mash together with the back of a wooden spoon or a muddle. Continue until sugar is absorbed into zest.
Place in a container with a tight seal, preferably glass. Add cognac, stir and seal.
Allow to 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.
Note: Seville oranges produce the authentic taste but any type of orange peel/zest may be used with good results.

HOMEMADE GRAND MARNIER

Homemade Grand Marnier image

I use this lovely orange flavored liqueur in loads of recipes. Probably the most popular is the "Margarita".

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories Cocktails

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2/3 c orange zest
1 c sugar
4 c cognac or brandy
1 tsp glycerin, for texture

Steps:

1. Place zest and sugar in a small bowl. Mash together with the back of a wooden spoon or a muddle. Continue until sugar is absorbed into zest. Place in a container with a tight seal, preferably glass. Add cognac and glycerin; stir and seal.
2. Allow to 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.
3. Note: Seville oranges produce the authentic taste but any type of orange peel/zest may be used with good results.

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