Amaretto

Feisty's Note:

I can't believe I haven't posted this! It's a big hit in my family, I get requests for it every year around Christmas. The key to this is to get your syrup thick before adding the vodka--this is what makes it indistinguishable from Di Saronno, at a much reduced cost.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Yield: 3 cups

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 cups vodka
• 2 tablespoons almond extract (NOT imitation)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Combine water and sugars in a very large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Heat until the mixture is boiling and all sugar is dissolved.
3. Reduce heat to low and continue to simmer for approximately 2 hours until mixture is thickened and syrupy and lightly coats a spoon.
4. Remove pan from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
5. Add vodka and extracts and stir well.
6. Pour into a bottle and seal.

Reviews

[Mom to Four]

made this for my sister for christmas, and EVERYONE in my family LOVES it!!! they say, and i quote, BETTER than di saronno!

[Scout33]

I was skeptical that this would taste as good as the real deal- I was very pleasantly surprised! I did not simmer it on low- I turned the flame up and reduced it in much less time than the time stated and it was absolutely delicious! A keeper.

[gailanng]

Don't be fooled...as lethal as Bruce Lee. I give this great revooze. Made for P-A-R-T-Y Holiday Tag.