Amaretto Liqueur
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Submitted By RHOMMEL <RHOMMEL@IX.NETCOM.COM> On FRI, 24 NOV 1995
Servings: 1
Categories:
Alcoholic Beverages
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Amaretto
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Brandy
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Liqueur
Ingredients: 1
cup
granulated sugar 3/4
cup
water 2
dried apricot halves 1
tablespoon
almond extract 1/2
cup
pure grain alcohol 1/2
cup
water 1
cup
brandy 3
drops
yellow food coloring 6
drops
red food coloring 2
drops
blue food coloring 1/2
teaspoon
glycerin Directions:
1.
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.
2.
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, as they may be used for cooking). Add food coloring and glycerin. Stir, recap and continue aging for 1 to 2 months.
3.
Re-bottle as desired. Liqueur is ready to serve but will continue to improve with additional aging.
4.
Variation: For a more prominent 'bitter almond' flavor, add 4 apricot nuts,** split in half, to basic mixture. Leave in for 2 days to 2 weeks depending upon depth of flavor desired. Remove and discard apricot nuts. Continue as directed.
** Apricot 'nuts' come from within the apricot pit. You may split pits yourself or obtain them dried at a health food store.
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