Amaretto Liqueur - Cocktail Recipe

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• 1/2 tsp of glycerine
• 1 tbsp of almond extract
• 1 cup of granulated sugar (alt: sugar)
• 1/2 cup of water
• 1/2 cup of Grain Alcohol
• 1 cup of Brandy
• 2 of apricot
• 3 of dropsyellow food coloring (alt: green food coloring)

Instructions

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 glycerine. 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.