Homemade Amaretto Recipe (2024)

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Make your own Homemade Amaretto in less than 20 minutes with this easy recipe that has only six basic ingredients. You’ll never buy store-bought again!

Homemade amaretto is not only a perfect holiday gift, it’s great for mixing up a Toasted Almond Drink, Eggnog Martini, or indulging in Amaretto Coffee.

What I Love About This Recipe

• Easy to make. This recipe for amaretto can be made in less than 20 minutes and has just six ingredients.
• Tastes better than store-bought. Even though the ingredients are slightly different, you can replicate an almost identical flavor at home. The homemade version is smoother and more delightful in flavor.
• Makes a great homemade gift. Use this amaretto recipe to make an inexpensive homemade gift with personalized labels.

Amaretto Ingredients

• Vodka
• Sugars (granulated sugar and brown sugar)
• Almond Extract
• Vanilla Extract

How to Make Amaretto

1. Dissolve the sugars. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the water and both the granulated sugar and brown sugar to a soft boil, stirring occasionally. Continue to heat the mixture until the sugars have dissolved completely, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for 15 minutes.
2. Mix in the vodka and flavorings. Once the mixture has cooled stir in the vodka, almond extract, and vanilla extract. If the mixture is still warm allow it to cool completely before bottling it.

3. Pour the liqueur into a bottle. Place a funnel into the mouth of your chosen bottle and pour in the liqueur leaving about 1 inch of space at the top. For gifting, secure the top and print the homemade labels on label paper. Apply the labels and tie a ribbon around the neck for gifts.

Storage Information:

• To Store: After bottling, store the liqueur in a cool, dark place like a pantry, cabinet, or shaded bar cart. With proper storage, homemade amaretto will last for up to 6 months.
• No need to refrigerate: This liqueur doesn’t need to be stored in the refrigerator after opening, however, you can if you prefer it chilled.

Recipe Variations

• Add brandy. If you would like a fruity and somewhat sweeter flavor then you can use half vodka and half brandy when preparing.

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• PUBLISHED: Dec 14, 2023
• MODIFIED: Dec 14, 2023 BY Aimee

1. Ever make it with white rum?

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   1. I have only used vodka when preparing the amaretto, but you could definitely try it with white rum. I think it would be just as good.

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2. Please send me the labels

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   1. Hello Cay, if you click on “Homemade Labels” under the equipment listed on the recipe card it will give you a direct link to the labels. You can also click here for them.

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3. How do you store it after you pour it in and add the labels? Can you or should you put it in the fridge?

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   1. Hey Meredith, you store it just like any other liquor. It can be put on a bar cart or you can keep it chilled in your fridge. It will last for 2 to 3 months.

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4. 
   Recipe and bottle presentation look great! I also am unable to print those gorgeous labels. I sent you an email and hope you can help. Thanks! Gemma

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   1. Hey Gemma, I’ll email them to you. I’m sorry it’s not working!

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5. Hi Aimee, I am not able to open the label is it possible to get that?

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   1. Hey Irene, I’ve been having some trouble with the label. Could you send an email to aimee@aimeemars.com and I’ll email it to you?

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6. Can’t get label, blank page.

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   1. Hey Floyd, thanks for letting me know. I’m working on getting this label fixed. I can email you when I figure this out if you’d like.

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7. Hi Aimee,
   When I try to open your label download, it is blank. Can you please suggest how I might be able to download another way?
   Thanks!

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   1. Hello Barb, I’ve been running into some problems with the file. See if you can open it now and if not send me an email at aimee@aimeemars.com and I’ll send you the file.

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