How to make candied orange peels to use in cocktails

Remove flesh from oranges. Remove the white pith. Cut in narrow strips.

Boil in water for 15 minutes.

Rinse.

Add 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water to saucepan, bring to a boil, stir to dissolve the sugar. When ready, turn down heat to a simmer, add orange peels, cook for 45 minutes.

Remove from pan. Place in baggie, add 1/2 cup or more sugar. Shake to coat the peels. Place and spread on plate and let dry overnight. Next day put in a new baggie. Store it in the fridge.