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.
![Orange Tequila Liqueur](/images/liqueurs/orange-tequila-liqueur.webp)
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.)
![Orange Peels with a Potato Peeler](/images/liqueurs/orange-peels-peeler.webp)
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.
![Orange Peels in a Jar with Tequila](/images/liqueurs/orange-peels-tequila.webp)
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.
![Filter the Orange Liqueur](/images/liqueurs/filter-orange-tequila.webp)
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.
![Add Agave Nectar to the Tequila](/images/liqueurs/add-agave-nectar.webp)