Ingredients
- Sugar : 1 cup
- Water : 3/4 cup
- Apricot : 2
- Almond flavoring : 1 tblsp
- Grain alcohol : 1/2 cup pure
- Water : 1/2 cup
- Brandy : 1 cup
- Food coloring : 3 drops yellow
- Food coloring : 6 drops red
- Food coloring : 2 drops blue
- Glycerine : 1/2 tsp
Description
Categorized under Homemade Liqueur. This Amaretto Liqueur cocktail recipe consists of 11 ingredients. A combination of Sugar, Water, Apricot, Almond flavoring, Grain alcohol, Water, Brandy, Food coloring, Food coloring, Food coloring and Glycerine for your enjoyment.
Instructions
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. 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, can be used for cooking). Add food coloring and glycerine. Stir, recap and continue aging for 1 to 2 months. Re-bottle as desired. Liqueur is ready to serve but will continue to improve with additional aging.
