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Amaretto Liqueur
Collins Glass
Ingredients
- Sugar1 cup
- Water3/4 cup
- Apricot2
- Almond flavoring1 tblsp
- Grain alcohol1/2 cup pure
- Water1/2 cup
- Brandy1 cup
- Food coloring3 drops yellow
- Food coloring6 drops red
- Food coloring2 drops blue
- Glycerine1/2 tsp
Method
- 1
Combine sugar and 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan.
- 2
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- 3
Reduce heat and simmer until all sugar is dissolved.
- 4
Remove from heat and cool.
- 5
In an aging container, combine apricot halves, almond extract, grain alcohol with 1/2 cup water, and brandy.
- 6
Stir in cooled sugar syrup mixture.
- 7
Cap and let age for 2 days.
- 8
Remove apricot halves. (Save apricot halves, can be used for cooking).
- 9
Add food coloring and glycerine.
- 10
Stir, recap and continue aging for 1 to 2 months.
- 11
Re-bottle as desired.
- 12
Liqueur is ready to serve but will continue to improve with additional aging.
Recipe from TheCocktailDB. All the bottles are on the shelf at Swansea Wine & Spirits.
