Montenegro - Amaro Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Herbs and Spices
Sweeteners
Flavor Enhancers
Method
Preparation of Ingredients
Prepare Alcohol Base
In a large jar or bottle, combine the neutral grain alcohol and water. Stir well to blend.
Prepare Sweeteners
In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar and honey with a few tablespoons of water over low heat. Stir until the sugar and honey are dissolved and a syrup forms. Let cool.
Prepare Flavor Enhancers
Slice the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Combine the seeds with the lemon juice.
Infusion Process
Infuse
Let the mixture infuse in a dark, cool place for at least 2 weeks, shaking the jar gently every few days to help the flavors meld.
Strain Mixture
After 2 weeks, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into another clean container to remove the solids.
Final Adjustments
Sweeten Amaro
Stir the cooled syrup into the strained mixture, adjusting sweetness to taste.
Add Flavor Enhancers
Add the vanilla seeds and lemon juice to the mixture, stirring well to combine.
Bottle Amaro
Transfer the finished Montenegro Amaro into clean bottles and seal tightly. Store in a cool, dark place.