Amaretto

Submitted by Feisty

"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: 2hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 6
• 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.

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.

 

[Shelby Jo]

You have just made my husband a very happy man. LOL. He LOVES Di Saranno, but he hardly ever has it just becuase it's a little pricey, but we don't need to buy it anymore! We used Skyy Vodka and made as directed. I simmered it for about 1 1/2 -- not the full 2 hours, but it was perfect. Thanks so much for posting & sharing this great recipe! Made for Theirs, Yours, & Mine Photo Tag.

 

[IngridH]

This was really good! It only took about 20 minutes for the syrup to reduce to the point of coating a spoon, so this took a lot less time than the recipe noted. It smells exactly the same as Di Soranno, and tastes really close. Thanks for posting.