Amaretto Liqueur

• Sugar1 cup
• Water3/4 cup
• Apricot2
• Almond flavoring1 tblsp
• Grain alcohol1/2 cup pure
• Water1/2 cup
• Brandy1 cup
• Food coloring3 drops yellow
• Food coloring6 drops red
• Food coloring2 drops blue
• Glycerine1/2 tsp

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine sugar and 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

3. 3

   Reduce heat and simmer until all sugar is dissolved.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and cool.

5. 5

   In an aging container, combine apricot halves, almond extract, grain alcohol with 1/2 cup water, and brandy.

6. 6

   Stir in cooled sugar syrup mixture.

7. 7

   Cap and let age for 2 days.

8. 8

   Remove apricot halves.

9. 9

   (Save apricot halves, can be used for cooking).

10. 10

    Add food coloring and glycerine.

11. 11

    Stir, recap and continue aging for 1 to 2 months.

12. 12

    Re-bottle as desired.

13. 13

    Liqueur is ready to serve but will continue to improve with additional aging.