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Easy Amaretto

October 21, 2016 by Sara 15 Comments

This recipe for Easy Amaretto couldn’t be more simple and it makes a perfect gift – if you don’t might giving some away!

Easy Amaretto makes the perfect gift

I have made quite a few different liqueurs for Christmas over the years and most of them need to be made a good few weeks in advance which does take a bit of forward planning. This recipe takes only half an hour or so to prepare and is ready to drink straight away, although it will only improve if it’s left to mature. The perfect solution for a last minute gift but thoughtful and personal too.

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Easy Amaretto
 
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Prep time
30 mins
Total time
30 mins
 
Easy Amaretto
Author: Sara
Recipe type: Homemade Liqueur
Serves: ⅘ smaller bottles
Ingredients
  • 1 bottle of vodka 70cl (no need to use the best brand here)
  • 35cl water (use the vodka bottle to measure )
  • 2 cups of golden caster sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 50 ml organic almond extract (easily obtained on line)
  • 3 tbsp of organic vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. First dissolve the sugars in the water in a saucepan over a medium heat and bring it just to the boil. Pour into a large jug and allow the caramel coloured syrup to cool.
  2. Stir in the almond and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the amaretto into 4 smaller bottles (I use recycled balsamic vinegar bottles)
  4. Label with a homemade tag to add a little charm!
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This Amaretto was a great success and everyone loved it!  It’s also such a useful liqueur to have to hand when making cakes and desserts, so lovely and smooth and almondy!

If almondy Amaretto isn’t your thing, then why not try my Homemade Orangecello a delicious liqueur that’s suspiciously like cointreau!

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Comments

  1. Michelle James says

    October 29, 2016 at 5:17 am

    Hi Sara! I just wanted to let you know we are featuring your awesome recipe at Home Matters today! Thank you so much for linking up with us and we hope you will party with us again!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      October 29, 2016 at 11:16 am

      Hi Michele, Thank you so much for featuring WFH on Home Matters Link party. There are so many great posts, it’s very flattering! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Jamie says

    October 26, 2016 at 3:33 am

    What a great gift idea for friends! 🙂 Thank you for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty

    Reply
    • Sara says

      October 26, 2016 at 9:12 am

      Thanks for hosting Jamie! 🙂

      Reply
  3. TAM JOHNSON says

    October 3, 2016 at 9:10 am

    Hi there,
    Love the look of this recipe but I can’t drink vodka. Do you think it would work with white/dark rum?
    Thank you so much for this recipe (and the other fab diy’s and makes on your site!) Going to save me a lot of money when everyone is round my table for Christmas dinner this year!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      October 3, 2016 at 9:56 am

      You’re very welcome! Yes this recipe should work very well with white rum, you need a pure spirit that is not already too strong in flavour to allow the almond essence and vanilla to come through. The great thing about the Easy Amaretto is that it’s so quick to make!

      Reply
  4. Denise says

    December 7, 2015 at 3:22 am

    I didn’t know it was so easy, will have to give it a try! Thanks for linking up to Home Matters Party. #HomeMattersParty

    Reply
  5. Jessy @ The Life Jolie says

    December 4, 2015 at 2:49 pm

    I love Amaretto and never would have thought to make it! Love this- pinning!

    Reply
  6. Bonnie says

    January 17, 2015 at 6:07 pm

    This looks so delicious and would be such a wonderful gift!

    Reply

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