amaretto liqueur
This recipe is so "spot on" for store bought Amaretto it's hard to tell it from the real thing! Passed down from my Dad's sister, this makes a wonderful holiday gift.
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Stove Top
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Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 3 cups white sugar
- 1 - lemon rind
- 3 cups vodka
- 1 teaspoon chocolate extract
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 teaspoons almond extract
How To Make amaretto liqueur
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Step 1Scrape as much pith from the rind that you can. In heavy saucepan, add sugar, water and lemon rind and bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove lemon rind and discard.
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Step 2While hot, strain the simple syrup through a coffee filter and let it cool completely.
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Step 3Add vodka and extracts. Mix well and store in a well sealed bottle. Enjoy!
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Step 4Serve over ice cream or use to make your favorite coctail. This also makes a great homemade gift!
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