Recipe: Homemade Grand Marnier
Description: I use this lovely orange flavored liqueur in loads of recipes.  Probably the most popular is the "Margarita".
Ingredients: [{"text": "2/3 cup(s) orange zest"}, {"text": "1 cup(s) sugar"}, {"text": "4 cup(s) cognac or brandy"}, {"text": "1 teaspoon(s) glycerin, for texture"}]
Instructions: 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.
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.
