| Amaretto Liqueur |
| Ingredients |
| almond extract |
1 tbs. |
| Apricot (dried halves) |
2 |
| Food coloring (Blue) |
2 drops |
| Food Coloring (Red) |
6 drops |
| Food Coloring (yellow) |
3 drops |
| Glycerine |
1/2 tsp. |
| Grain Alcohol |
1/2 cup |
| Sugar |
1 cup |
| Water |
3/4 cup |
| Water |
1/2 cup |
| Brandy |
1 cup |
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| Directions |
| Combine sugar and 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer until all sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and cool. In an aging container, combine apricot halves, almond extract, grain alcohol with 1/2 cup water, and brandy. Stir in cooled sugar syrup mixture. Cap and let age for 2 days. Remove apricot halves. (Save apricot halves, can be used for cooking). Add food coloring and glycerin. Stir, recap and continue aging for 1 to 2 months. Re-bottle as desired. Liqueur is ready to serve but will continue to improve with additional aging. |
| Glass:
Unknown Glass Type |
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