Amaretto

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Amaretto, a sweet almond-flavored liqueur, is a versatile ingredient that can be enjoyed on its own or used to enhance various cocktails and desserts. This recipe for Amaretto offers a simple and straightforward method to create this delightful liqueur at home. With just a few ingredients and some patience, you can recreate the smooth and nutty flavors of Amaretto in your own kitchen. The result is a homemade liqueur that can be enjoyed as a sipping drink, mixed into cocktails, or used as a flavorful addition to baked goods and desserts.

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Amaretto recipe details

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Almond liqueur.
Ready in: 1 hour 35 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 21

• rind one lemon
• 3 cups sugar
• 2 cups water
• 3 cups vodka
• 3 ounces brandy
• 2 tablespoons almond extract
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon chocolate extract

Preparation method

Prep: 1 hour | Cook: 35 mins

1. Quarter lemon lengthwise and discard pulp. Place sugar, water and lemon rind in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for thirty minutes. Remove from heat and discard lemon rind.
2. Combine vodka, brandy and extracts and add to syrup. Stir well, cool and bottle.NOTE:

After completing the above, you may add one tsp. of glycerin. Taste, and add more, if desired. This will give the “syrupy” effect.