hazelnut liqueur (homemade frangelico)

How To Make hazelnut liqueur (homemade frangelico)

• 1

  In a glass bottle or jar, steep the chopped hazelnuts in the vodka for about 2 weeks in a cool, dark place, gently shaking the bottle every day.
• 2

  Gently pour the contents through a strainer or sieve, pressing hard on the nuts to release all the flavor.
• 3

  Follow this by 2 strainings through slightly dampened cheesecloth or large coffee filter; loosely cover the contents with plastic wrap, since the process may take several hours.
• 4

  In a very small saucepan, combine the sugar and water.
• 5

  Bring to a boil over moderate-high heat.
• 6

  Simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes.
• 7

  Let cool to room temperature.
• 8

  Stir in the vanilla.
• 9

  Funnel into a glass bottle, then funnel in the sugar syrup.
• 10

  Cover tightly; shake to blend.
• 11

  Let mature at room temperature, or slightly cooler, for at least 3 weeks.
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