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      HOMEMADE AMARETTO LIQUEUR

                   This outstanding recipe is delicious, easy to prepare

                    and makes an outstanding gift, bottled to perfection

                    in a classic, stylish bottle. And even better still, it is

                                  'oh, so easy' on the budget!

                 Ingredients:

                    2 cups sugar

                    2 cups water

                    2 cups vodka

                    2 cups brandy

                    4 teaspoons almond extract (not imitation)

   Method:

    1.  In a heavy saucepan, bring sugar and 2 cups water to a boil.

    Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to make a simple syrup. Cool

    to room temperature.

    2.  Add the vodka, brandy, and almond extract to the cooled syrup. Stir

     to combine.

    3.  Pour into sealable bottles and let your homemade amaretto age at

    least 1 month.