Spiced Turbinado Amaretto

Yields: Approx. 750ml (Standard Fifth) | Spiced Liqueur

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups Turbinado Sugar
• 1 ¼ cups Filtered Water
• 1 ¾ cups Vodka (80-proof)
• 2 ½ tbsp Almond Extract
• 1 ½ tbsp Vanilla Extract
• 1 Large Cinnamon Stick
• 3 Whole Cloves

Instructions

1. The Spiced Base: Combine the 1 ¼ cups water, 1 ¼ cups Turbinado sugar, cinnamon, and cloves in a saucepan. Heat over medium until sugar is completely dissolved.
2. Steep: Remove from heat. Let the syrup cool to room temperature with the spices inside to fully develop the flavor profile.
3. Combine: Once cool, remove the cinnamon and cloves. Stir in the 1 ¾ cups vodka, the almond extract, and the vanilla extract.
4. Bottle: Pour into a clean 750ml glass bottle.
5. The Marriage: Store in a cool, dark place for 24-48 hours before drinking. This allows the heat of the vodka to mellow into the sweetness of the sugar.