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Homemade Amaretto Liqueur Recipe

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By Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, About.com

Make up your own batch of amaretto at home. Makes a great gift from the kitchen for any occasion.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups vodka
  • 2 cups brandy
  • 4 tsp almond extract (not flavoring)

Preparation:

In a heavy saucepan, bring sugar and 2 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to make a simple syrup. Cool to room temperature.

Add the vodka, brandy, and almond extract to the cooled syrup. Stir to combine. Pour into stoppered bottles and let your homemade amaretto age at least 1 month.

Yield: 6 cups

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