Amaretto

Name: Amaretto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 quart
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 2 cups vodka; 1 tablespoon almond extract; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Total Time Prep: 10 min. + standing Cook: 10 min. + cooling

Yield 1 quart

Test Kitchen Approved

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Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups vodka
1 tablespoon almond extract
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

In a small saucepan bring sugar, water and brown sugar to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Cool completely. Transfer to a 1-qt. glass jar. Add remaining ingredients; shake well. Cover and let stand for 1-3 days to allow flavors to blend.
Pour into glass bottles; seal tightly. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 ounces: 109 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.