Amaretto Liqueur

Sugar : 1 cup

Water : 3/4 cup

Apricot : 2

Almond flavoring : 1 tblsp

Grain alcohol : 1/2 cup pure

Water : 1/2 cup

Brandy : 1 cup

Food coloring : 3 drops yellow

Food coloring : 6 drops red

Food coloring : 2 drops blue

Glycerine : 1/2 tsp

Combine sugar and 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer until all sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and cool. In an aging container, combine apricot halves, almond extract, grain alcohol with 1/2 cup water, and brandy. Stir in cooled sugar syrup mixture. Cap and let age for 2 days. Remove apricot halves. (Save apricot halves, can be used for cooking). Add food coloring and glycerine. Stir, recap and continue aging for 1 to 2 months. Re-bottle as desired. Liqueur is ready to serve but will continue to improve with additional aging.

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