Homemade Amaretto Liqueur

A rich and aromatic homemade version of the classic Italian almond-flavored liqueur. This recipe combines the depth of brandy with the kick of grain alcohol, smoothed out by a sugar syrup and infused with apricots and almond extract. The result is a dark, sweet digestif that improves significantly with aging.

Ingredients

• 1 ML Sugar
• 0.75 ML Water (for syrup)
• 2 WHOLE Apricot
• 1 TBSP Almond Flavoring
• 0.5 ML Grain Alcohol
• 0.5 ML Water (for base)
• 1 ML Brandy
• 3 DROP Yellow Food Coloring
• 6 DROP Red Food Coloring
• 2 DROP Blue Food Coloring
• 0.5 TSP Glycerine

How to Make It

1. Combine the sugar and 0.75 cup of water in a small saucepan.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
3. Reduce heat and simmer until all sugar is completely dissolved.
4. Remove the syrup from heat and allow it to cool completely.
5. In a sealable aging container, combine the apricot halves, almond extract, grain alcohol, the remaining 0.5 cup of water, and brandy.
6. Stir in the cooled sugar syrup mixture.
7. Cap the container tightly and let it age for 2 days.
8. Remove the apricot halves from the mixture (these can be saved for cooking).
9. Add the yellow, red, and blue food coloring, along with the glycerine.
10. Stir well, recap the container, and continue aging for 1 to 2 months.
11. Re-bottle the liqueur into a decorative bottle or decanter.

Glassware

Collins Glass

Homemade Liqueur Digestif Sweet Italian Style Infusion