Apricot Liqueur ingredients:
| 2 |
cup |
Smashed apricot pits |
| 1/2 |
tsp. |
Ground cinnamon |
| 1/2 |
tsp. |
Ground coriander |
| 2 |
cup |
Vodka 100 proof |
| 1 |
cup |
Sugar syrup (see recipe) |
Apricot Liqueur preparation:
1. Partly fill a cloth bag with the apricot pits (available at most health food stores).
2. Smash with a hammer, keeping shells and meaty centers.
3. Place smashed pits in a 1-quart container.
4. Add cinnamon, corriander, and vodka.
5. Store for 2 months in a cool dark place.
6. Then filter through a cheesecloth lined strainer and discard fruit pits.
7. Strain a few times until clear.
8. Add sugar syrup and age for an additional 2 weeks.
9. Recipe may require some finetuning and apricot extract can be added to offer additional flavoring.
10. Yield: 3 cups Containe: Wide mouth liter jar.