Amaretto Liqueur Recipe

Combine the 1 cup sugar and 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves. Reduce the heat and simmer until the syrup is clear. Remove it from the heat and let it cool completely.

Once cooled, transfer the syrup to an aging container. Add the 2 apricot halves, 1 tablespoon almond flavoring, 1/2 cup grain alcohol, 1/2 cup water, and 1 cup brandy. Stir everything together, then cap the container and let the mixture age for 2 days. After this initial aging, remove the apricot halves; you can save them for other cooking projects if you like.

Stir in the 3 drops, 6 drops, and 2 drops of food coloring, along with the 1/2 teaspoon glycerine. Stir again, recap the container, and continue aging for another 1 to 2 months. When ready, re-bottle the liqueur as desired. It's ready to serve, but its character will continue to improve with additional aging.