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Citrus Infused Portuguese Tangerine Liqueur Recipe
Citrus infused Portuguese tangerine liqueur recipe (receita de licor de tangerina), a sweet, alcoholic beverage made by steeping tangerine peels in alcohol and sugar.
| Preparation time | 20 min |
| Cooking Time | n/a |
| Ready In | 20 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Servings | 24 |
Ingredients
7 tangerines1 quart (4 cups) of 90-proof alcohol (or 45% alcohol, like vodka)2.2 lbs (about 4 1/2 cups) of sugar1 quart (4 cups) of water
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Preparation
- Peel the tangerines and set the peels aside.
- Dilute the sugar in warm water.
- Pour the syrup into a large container (a gallon jug works well).
- Add the tangerine peels and alcohol to the container.
- Close the container and leave it in a dark place for 9 days.
- Shake the container twice a day during this period.
- After 9 days, strain the liqueur and pour it into bottles.
- Store the bottles in a dark place.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Sabor Intenso
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