Homemade Amaretto

I have a recipe on my all things wine website, californiagirlsgonewine.com that calls for Amaretto in it.  I know that you can make homemade Coffee and Irish Creme liqueur, and a little internet sleuthing led to the discovery that you can easily make homemade Amaretto too!

Amaretto

• 1 Cup Distilled Water
• 1 Cup Superfine (I use C & H Baker’s) Sugar
• 1 Cup Dark Brown Sugar (packed)
• 2 Cups Vodka (Any Vodka is fine)
• 2 TBLS Almond Extract
• 2 tsp Vanilla Extract

1. Combine water and sugars in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Heat until the mixture is boiling, and all of the sugar is dissolved.
3. Cook at a low boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool for 10 minutes.
5. Stir vodka, almond extract and vanilla extract into the mixture.
6. Store in a well sealed bottle.

Perfect for mixing or sipping straight as an apéritif.  #ThisGirlLovesToEat