Amaretto

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.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Yields: 3 cups

Ingredients

• 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.