Caribbean Orange Liqueur (Mocktail)

Ingredients

• 3 large oranges
• 3 cup sparkling waterswapped — Add a squeeze of lemon for bite
• 1 1/3 cups superfine sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Pare very thinly the bright-colored rind from the oranges (no white)

2. 2

   Blot the peel on paper towels to remove any excess oil

3. 3

   Put peel in a 4 cup screw-top jar

4. 4

   Add 2 cups vodka

5. 5

   Close jar

6. 6

   Store in a cool, dark place for 2 days or until the vodka has absorbed the flavor

7. 7

   Remove peel and add remaining vodka

8. 8

   Close jar and add remaining cup of vodka