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    Homemade Amaretto is an Easy to Make Gift

    Published: Apr 19, 2017 Β· Modified: Apr 8, 2024 by Audrey Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Homemade Amaretto liqueur is an easy to make Italian almond flavored cordial.

    Amaretto is an Italian almond flavored liqueur or cordial that is easy to make at home. Put it in a pretty bottle and give it as a gift. Stock it in your liquor cabinet for addition to mixed drinks. Or, use to add something special to desserts.

    Amaretto in a cordial glass surrounded by almonds with text overlay "homemade Amaretto"

    We have had this recipe in the family for years thanks to a friend of my parents. Truthfully it is a tough call for me which I like better, this or the Homemade Kahlua.

    My mom usually made it with her homemade apricot liqueur. Apricots and almonds are closely related so it isn't that surprising that it is apricot is used to help flavor an almond cordial.

    This recipe is a bit of a cheater recipe compared to the other homemade liqueur recipes we have, using almond extract instead of infusing the alcohol with the flavor.

    But, it tastes delicious and is a good recipe to start with if you have never made liqueurs before. And there is no waiting like the other methods!

    I usually store it in the vodka bottle until I am ready to display it or give it as a gift. For gift giving just find a pretty bottle and pour it in. Add a label and a bow and BOOM! you are done.

    What to make with Homemade Amaretto

    Some traditional cocktails made with Amaretto:

    • Amaretto Sour (amaretto, lemon juice, simple syrup)
    • Amaretto Coffee (coffee and amaretto)
    • French Connection (cognac and amaretto)
    • Godfather (whiskey and amaretto)

    Add Amaretto to desserts such as:

    • tiramisu
    • whipped cream
    • bread pudding
    • pancakes/crepes
    • truffles

    My personal favorite, is to pour a little over vanilla ice cream with some shaved chocolate for a simple and elegant dessert.

    Amaretto in a cordial glass surrounded by almonds with text overlay "homemade Amaretto"

    Recipe

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    Ingredients
     

    • 3 cups boiling water
    • 5 cups sugar
    • 1 bottle vodka (750ml)
    • 4 ounce almond extract
    • 1 bottle apricot brandy or liqueurs (750ml)
    • 1 cup light corn syrup

    Instructions
     

    • Dissolve sugar in boiling water. Cool.
    • Add remaining ingredients.
    • Bottle, cork and age 10 seconds and it's ready to serve.

    Until next time, happy drinking.
    ~Audrey

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    1. Elizabeth @ Guilty Chocoholic Mama

      April 21, 2017 at 4:12 am

      Yum. I love amaretto, being in general a nut (okay, no pun intended, plus I could just stop that thought right there and have told the truth) for all things almond. Pinned! Thanks as always for so graciously hosting the fabulous #FridayFrivolity!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        April 22, 2017 at 8:06 am

        You crack me up, Elizabeth. πŸ™‚

    2. Skye

      April 22, 2017 at 6:49 am

      This sounds delicious. The only thing I like better that liquor is DIY liquor! Yay!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        April 22, 2017 at 8:05 am

        Ha ha!

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