Orange Coffee Liqueur 2 fifths French brandy 4 cups superfine sugar 2 oranges, rinsed and dried 80 French-roast coffee beans
Pour half the brandy into a large, wide-mouth glass jar with a lid. Stir in the sugar. Puncture the oranges with a can opener or skewer and insert a coffee bean into each hole. Put the oranges into the jar; stir well. Pour in the remaining brandy. Cover and store in a cool, dark place for 60 days, stirring occasionally.
Before serving, remove and discard the oranges. The liqueur may be kept at room temperature for up to 3 months. Refrigerate it for longer storage.