Tangerine liqueur: the recipe to prepare mandarinetto at home

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## 🍊 Tangerine Liqueur: The Recipe to Prepare Mandarinetto at Home

If you love the bright, zesty flavor of mandarins and enjoy crafting homemade delights, then making **mandarinetto** — a fragrant and delicious tangerine liqueur — is a must-try! This vibrant, citrusy liqueur captures the essence of mandarins and turns it into a sweet, aromatic drink perfect for sipping, mixing in cocktails, or gifting to friends.

Making mandarinetto at home is surprisingly simple, requires just a few ingredients, and rewards you with a homemade liqueur that bursts with fresh, natural flavor.

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### What Is Mandarinetto?

Mandarinetto is a traditional Italian liqueur made by infusing mandarins (or tangerines) with alcohol, sugar, and sometimes a touch of spices. It’s similar in style to limoncello but with the distinctive sweetness and tang of mandarins. The result? A smooth, bright, and refreshing liqueur that captures the sunny taste of citrus all year round.

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### Ingredients You’ll Need

* 8-10 fresh mandarins (organic is best, to avoid pesticides on the peel)
* 750 ml high-proof neutral alcohol (like vodka or grain alcohol)
* 300 grams granulated sugar
* 300 ml water
* Optional: a cinnamon stick or a few cloves for a subtle spice hint

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