Amaretto Liqueur

Ingredients:	1 cup granulated sugar
	3/4 cup water
	2 apricot, dried halves
	1 tblsp almond extract
	1/2 cup grain
	1/2 cup water
	1 cup brandy
	3 drops yellow food coloring
	6 drops red food coloring
	2 drops blue food coloring
	1/2 tsp glycerin

Directions:	Combine sugar and 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan.
	Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
	Reduce heat and simmer until all sugar is dissolved.
	Remove from heat and cool.
	In an aging container, combine apricot halves, almond extract, grain alcohol with 1/2 cup water, and brandy.
	Stir in cooled sugar syrup mixture.
	Cap and let age for 2 days.
	Remove apricot halves. (Save apricot halves, as they may be used for cooking).
	Add food coloring and glycerin. Stir, recap and continue
	aging for 1 to 2 months.

Source:	Hermit's Heaven