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Orange Oleo Saccharum
Citrus oil pulled from peel—the secret to a punch that smells finished.
About ¾ cupActive: 15 minutes, plus 4 hours restingTotal: 15 minutes, plus 4 hours resting
What you need
Ingredients.
- 6 oranges, washed and dried
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
Make it
Method.
- 01
Peel the oranges with a vegetable peeler, avoiding as much white pith as possible.
- 02
Toss the peels with sugar in a nonreactive bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
- 03
Press the peels gently, strain off the fragrant syrup, bottle, and refrigerate.
Safety & allergens
Use clean bottles and utensils. These are refrigerator preparations, not shelf-stable preserves; discard at any sign of mold, fizzing, cloudiness, or off odor.
Use it in
A good next glass.
- Punch bowls and spritzes
- Old Fashioned-style drinks
- Orange soda, tea, and sparkling water
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