Caribbean Orange Liqueur
The Caribbean Orange Liqueur is a strong vodka spirit-forward cocktail, sweet on the palate. Made ahead and served in a highball glass.
- 30 min
- Highball glass
- Made ahead
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 75 out of 100
- Boozy
- 82 out of 100
How to make a Caribbean Orange Liqueur
To make a Caribbean Orange Liqueur, make ahead, rest, then serve from a highball glass: 24 oz vodka and 10⅔ oz sugar. Garnish with orange.
You'll need
Instructions
- 1
This is a homemade recipe, not a drink to mix to order: make it ahead.
- 2
Combine vodka and sugar in a clean jar.
- 3
Seal it in a clean jar or bottle and let it rest somewhere cool and dark for at least a week (longer is smoother), shaking it now and then.
- 4
Strain out any solids.
- 5
Serve it chilled, over ice or in cocktails.
Why wait? Resting gives the flavors time to blend into the spirit.
Caribbean Orange Liqueur questions
What does a Caribbean Orange Liqueur taste like?
Mostly sweet, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 25% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Caribbean Orange Liqueur?
About 25% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Caribbean Orange Liqueur and a Coffee Liqueur?
Both use vodka and sugar. The Coffee Liqueur uses coffee and vanilla extract. The Caribbean Orange Liqueur is the stronger of the two.
What glass do you serve a Caribbean Orange Liqueur in?
A highball glass.