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Amaro Recipe

Inspired by Ballyhoo

Time30m

Serves10

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Ingredients

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Amaro Ingredients

2 cups Dried herbs (such as chamomile, gentian, or wormwood)1 cup Citrus peels (orange and lemon)2 cups sugar4 cups Water2 cups High-proof alcohol (like Everclear or vodka)1 tbs Spices (cinnamon, cloves, or cardamom)1 whole Vanilla bean

Method

Preparation Steps

Infusion

In a large jar, combine the dried herbs, citrus peels, and spices. Pour in the high-proof alcohol and seal the jar tightly. Let it infuse for 2-4 weeks in a cool, dark place, shaking it gently every few days.

Strain

After the infusion period, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into another container to remove the solids.

Simple Syrup

In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved. Cool the syrup before mixing it with the strained infusion.

Combine

Mix the infused alcohol with the simple syrup in a clean bottle. You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less syrup according to your taste.

Bottle

Transfer your Amaro into clean, sterilized bottles. Seal tightly and let it sit for at least a week to allow the flavors to meld before serving.