Arancello from Scratch

Step 1

Wash and dry oranges.

Step 2

Peel oranges using potato peeler to use only orange zest without white layer that adds bitterness.

Step 3

Place orange zest into clean glass jar, big enough to pour alcohol and cover.

Step 4

Let the jar stay aside for 21 days. Avoid direct sunlight and shake occasionally.

Step 5

On 21st day, pour alcohol through a metal sieve to catch orange zest. You will get beautiful orange coloured alcohol. Leave aside.

Step 6

In medium sized pot, on medium heat, stir water and sugar until sugar is dissolved. The mixture does not have to boil. Let it cool completely.

Step 7

Pour alcohol into the sugary water, stir and pour into glass bottles.

Step 8

Rest Arancello for 15 days before comsuming.