Orange and Clove Liqueur
A tasty and aromatic liqueur for any festive table. If there are only a couple of days left before the celebration and all the homemade supplies have already been finished, quick liqueurs and cocktails come to the rescue. Orange and Clove Liqueur is exactly one of those - let’s make it!
Updated : 24 July, 2026
Easy
More than 1 hour.
Ingredients
3
Oranges
25
Cloves
500 milliliters
Vodka
250 milliliters
Water
200 grams
Sugar
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients. In a small saucepan, mix the sugar, water, and cloves. Place over heat and bring to a boil.
Step 2
Boil the sugar and clove syrup for 15 minutes after it comes to a boil, then remove from the heat and let it cool slightly. Place the oranges in a colander, scald them with boiling water, and wipe them dry.
Step 3
Using a knife or vegetable peeler, remove the zest from the oranges. Place the zest into the sugar and clove syrup. Cut the oranges in half and squeeze the juice into the syrup. Mix everything well and pour in the vodka. Leave the liqueur to infuse for 1 day, stirring every 2–3 hours if possible.
Step 4
After one day, strain the liqueur through a sieve and pour it into a carafe for serving. The specified amount of ingredients makes 700 ml / about 3 cups of aromatic liqueur.
Step 5
The Orange and Clove Liqueur is ready. Enjoy!
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