amaretto liqueur

Bayou Country, LA
Updated on Mar 14, 2012

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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method 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

  • Step 1
    Scrape 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.
  • Step 2
    While hot, strain the simple syrup through a coffee filter and let it cool completely.
  • Step 3
    Add vodka and extracts. Mix well and store in a well sealed bottle. Enjoy!
  • Step 4
    Serve over ice cream or use to make your favorite coctail. This also makes a great homemade gift!

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Culture: Italian
Category: Cocktails
Keyword: #vodka
Keyword: #amaretto
Keyword: #liqueur
Method: Stove Top
Ingredient: Alcohol

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