And the Orangecello is born!

[Sharkyispy]

Didn't make the wine this year so we ventured into the orangecello again. Lemoncella up next. Below is the recipe we made:


15-20 large oranges
2 750ml bottles of Everclear
5 cups of sugar
5 cups of water

Cut orange rhines into(quarters) and remove the pith(white layer) from the orange peels- eat an occasional slice of orange with your favorite libation while cutting and pithing
Place peels into large bottle and add Everclear or other grain alcohol
Add sugar to water and boil until clear. Let cool and add to bottle
Shake mixture to permeate alcohol, place in freezer to chill.
Ready to drink in 3-5 days.

Drink responsibly....yeah right with grain alcohol!

This can be made with 100 proof vodka but will take considerably longer to ferment

[jmurr711]

Didn't make the wine this year so we ventured into the orangecello again. Lemoncella up next. Below is the recipe we made:


15-20 large oranges
2 750ml bottles of Everclear
5 cups of sugar
5 cups of water

Cut orange rhines into(quarters) and remove the pith(white layer) from the orange peels- eat an occasional slice of orange with your favorite libation while cutting and pithing
Place peels into large bottle and add Everclear or other grain alcohol
Add sugar to water and boil until clear. Let cool and add to bottle
Shake mixture to permeate alcohol, place in freezer to chill.
Ready to drink in 3-5 days.

Drink responsibly....yeah right with grain alcohol!

This can be made with 100 proof vodka but will take considerably longer to ferment

sounds awesome discussing making it with my buddys as we speak for our channakristmas party. would this recipe be the same for other fruits as well? perhaps mangocello?

[ALS Mako]

just a couple of tips, 1) make sure you wash the oranges- pesticides and such
2) you can use a good vegatable peeler (the ones that look like a Y) to "skin" the oranges, will save time and you can save the oranges for another time to eat.

[Sharkyispy]

Not sure how it would taste with Mangos, guess you could try it, I've only done oranges or lemons. Let me know how it works if you do. Make sure it's a well made peeler, I used one once that was flimsy and bent it up pretty good with the thick skinned oranges. Make sure you chill it real good before drinking

[howarda780]

Sharky........

Mine is starting to come to life. I bought 27 lemons, and 3 bottles of everclear. They are fermentilng in the closet.

I went to Peir 1 and bought some nice clear bottles and now have a cool Christmas gift for some of my friends.

Thanks for the info and I'll let you know how it is when its done on 12/22.

[Sharkyispy]

Howard, perfect that they are fermenting in the dark. Once ready, strain with a funnel and use a paper towel( coffee filters take too long). We used decorative bottles and put inside baskets of home made Italian cookies and chocolate my wife makes too, great gifts. Don't rush the fermentation but chill in the freezer as it seems to make it that much better.

[jmurr711]

quick question, you let it ferment in the freezer? or should it ferment in the dark then put it in the freezer? think i'm going to give this a whirl

[howarda780]

Joe:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYj2I_UNWUQ&NR=1

I saw this on you tube because I was confused. I have a big jar fermenting in the closet now and can't wait to bottle it just before Christmas.

I did it with lemons but, you can use either.

[The Hunter]

Weekened project!! Thanks guys and I will post after the holidays about the outcome.

[Sharkyispy]

Let the mixture ferment in the closet first but you can put in the freezer if you want to drink it sooner. With the grain alcohol, there's less time needed as with using the 100 proof vodka. Put into the freezer before drinking either way, makes it nice and smoothe when sipping, or shooting!

[jmurr711]

thanks guys, i am def giving this a try i love lemoncello but i never had orangecello. next i wanna make my own whiskey anyone got recipes lol

[Sharkyispy]

Jmurr- recipe for whiskey:

Drive to state store(PA)
Purchase Jack Daniels(big bottle)
Drive home(quickly)
Crack bottle open(just the wrapper arounf the top now!)
Pour shots (again and again)
Don't drive anymore.....


........seems the gov't has an issue with a distillery in the garage......LOL

[jmurr711]

Jmurr- recipe for whiskey:

Drive to state store(PA)
Purchase Jack Daniels(big bottle)
Drive home(quickly)
Crack bottle open(just the wrapper arounf the top now!)
Pour shots (again and again)
Don't drive anymore.....


........seems the gov't has an issue with a distillery in the garage......LOL

haahahah yeah my great grandfather found that out when he first came over from Ireland haha
question is grain available in nj cause i cannot find it in PA?

[howarda780]

Joe:

Yes it is. $15.00/750ml

[The Hunter]

How long do you leave in the dark to ferment?? Thanks

[howarda780]

Joe:

I looked at a lot of these recipes and they go anywhere from 3-5 days to 3 weeks. I'm giving it 14-15 days.

[Sharkyispy]

haahahah yeah my great grandfather found that out when he first came over from Ireland haha
question is grain available in nj cause i cannot find it in PA?


Hey Joey, grain alcohol in DE. 95 south just across the border on Naamans Rd (Rte92) Liquor store in the Home Depot parking lot

[howarda780]

I couldn't resist finishing this up.

The recipe I used made (9) bottles and it is very good but, MAN is it strong.

Sharkyispy: Thanks for the info! Have a Happy Holiday.

[Sharkyispy]

Howard, wow that's a huge batch depending on size of bottles. Ours makes about a gallon when strained. With the grain alcohol it will be a bit stronger than the vodka. You can "smoothe" it out a little with some more sugar water boiled down. Don't forget to serve it ice cold, it cuts the harshness too. Oh yeah, it's mean for sipping too, no guzzling of this stuff!

[Sharkyispy]

Enjoying the fruits of labor having some of the nice ice cold orangecello along with a few homemade Pizzelles from my wife's latest batch and watching the two hockey games on TV.....what a great night!