Homemade Orange Ratafià Recipe
Make your own Ratafià d'Arancio, a delightful aromatic liqueur made with orange petals, cinnamon, and sugar. Perfect as a digestif or a thoughtful gift, this liqueur requires simple ingredients and a little patience to achieve a unique and traditional flavor.
Ingredients
- 350 g Alcohol 95 proof
- 300 g Sugar
- 50 g Orange petals fresh
- 1 g Cinnamon
- 400 g Water
Instructions
- Start by placing the orange petals in an airtight container with 200 g of alcohol. Let it macerate for five days, gently stirring twice a day.
- After five days, filter the mixture to remove the petals, obtaining an aromatic infusion.
- Prepare a light syrup by placing the water and sugar in a saucepan over low heat. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Combine the syrup with the orange petal infusion and add the remaining 150 g of alcohol and the cinnamon.
- Let the liqueur rest for a whole day before bottling.
- Store the bottles in a cool, dry place for at least two months before consumption, allowing the Ratafià to intensify its aromatic bouquet.
Notes
To give a personal touch to your Orange Ratafià recipe, add a vanilla pod during the maceration phase of the petals. This will give the liqueur a sweet and exotic note that perfectly complements the citrus freshness.