This Homemade Amaretto is a deliciously sweet liquor is perfect for gift giving. Made with just 4 simple ingredients, this liquor tastes so much better than store bought and so easy to make!
I’m almost embarrassed to ask….but are you a Bachelor fan?? I must admit – it has become a guilty pleasure of ours over the past several years – and as much as I can’t stand the idea of it, I’m kinda hooked on the show! In that I look forward to it every Monday and love having friends over to watch it. (Not that I need the company, since Jorden is hooked, too…..!)
The biggest appeal is that it’s a nice little escape from reality. A chance to sit back and relax and watch people look for love….in all the strangest ways. I always get a kick out of certain things – the fact that the “real life” dates are nothing like real life at all, the way people always seem to be convinced that the Bachelor or Bachelorette made a mistake by letting them go, and the fact that they’re then convinced they will never find love. And I always cringe at other things – namely, the way people introduce themselves out of the limo (yikes)!
Homemade Amaretto – A great gift!
As for the rest of the show, it’s pretty much just sheer entertainment. Sure, there’s a lot of eye rolling and head hanging and funny commentary going on in our living room while we watch it…..but there’s no place we’d rather be on Monday nights.And…..it’s a great time to try out a new drink, too! Like this Homemade Amaretto. It’s simple and sweet and so delicious…..and makes for a delicious Bachelor-watching cocktail. Because it you’re going to watch it, you might as well go all in…..you know what I mean?
Okay – so Bachelor – yay or nay? And if not Bachelor, what is your guilty pleasure TV show? (I’m always looking for a new one – ha!) Can I get a cheers?
Homemade Amaretto
Ingredients
- 1 c. water
- 3/4 c. sugar
- 1 c. brandy
- 1 c. vodka
- 1 1/2 - 2 Tbsp. almond extract
Instructions
- Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
- Add brandy, vodka, and almond extract.
- Cool; store in airtight container.
Another one of my favorite cocktails is my Strawberry Coconut Bellini. This also makes a great Bachelor watching cocktail!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I used to watch The Bachelor all the time, until Juan Pablo because the next one. Then I stopped watching! 🙂 This amaretto looks delicious, Cathy! Such a great idea to make it yourself!
Jess says
Oh my dear! We have so much in common 😉 I have to say cheers to this! Secretly… Well not so secretly now 😉 I watch it religiously every Monday. My hubby skips out but it is the one thing that makes me look forward to the first day of the week! I love Chris, I think he super sweet. So far Becca is my favorite and I can’t stand Jade, she seems like a total floozy. Now there’s a word I don’t often use when commenting on your blog… Floozy 😉 anyway, thank you for sharing this delicious recipe! I have to pass along The link to the blog all the pretty pandas, she writes a hilarious bachelor recap!
Catherine says
Dear Cathy, I would never have thought of making homemade Amaretto. This sounds wonderful. Will be pinning. xo, Catherine
Sharda says
Will the alcohol be noticeable in the taste?
Rochelle @ Oh So Sweet Baker says
SHUT THE FRONT DOOR! HOMEMADE AMARETTO. You are a genius.
Erin+@+The+Spiffy+Cookie says
You may have just created a monster. I love amaretto!
Meaghan Voigt says
Yes to the Bachelor/Bachelorette – thanks to you! Except for the first few episodes…you know I can’t handle the embarrassment I feel during limo introductions! Makes me cringe! Ha!
AND, this amaretto was great! Nice little treat while watching pure trash tv! Love it!
Jamie+@+Love+Bakes+Good+Cakes says
I have to admit, I have never watched the Batchelor. Haha – I live under a rock, what can I say?! 😀 I had no idea that you could make your own amaretto ….. seriously?! I have to try this!!
Brea says
This sounds great! I just don’t think I could get my husband to drink anything alcoholic besides beer…men… :/ Might try it myself sometime, though.
As for guilty pleasure shows…I love Gossip Girl. It is hilarious to me to see what spoiled trust-fund teenagers think is a crisis.
If you want a serious addiction show…try Doctor Who. The first two to three episodes you watch, you’ll wonder what the heck is happening on your tv…but then you can’t stop watching it.
Lisa @ Cooking with Curls says
How did I not know that you can make Amaretto? This is so awesome, I cant’t wait to try it. 🙂
Sandy Lasey says
Oh my word! I will never purchase Amaretto again after preparing your homemade version. The amount of sugar was perfect. Thank you for sharing.
Nancy says
Just curious before trying to make the homemade ameretto, is there a brand of vodka and brandy you use? I think the brand could change the outcome of the taste possibly.
Cathy Trochelman says
I typically use Tito’s vodka and E&J or Korbel brandy. Nothing too fancy…but you can feel free to use your favorites 🙂