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
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Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
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Add brandy, vodka, and almond extract.
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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.
[email protected]+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!
[email protected]+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.