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Holiday Gift Giving*

 

 

This year homemade elegant is in!   Coffee Liqueur is Absolutely in!

Irish Creme*

 

2 egg yolks
2 cups sweetened, condensed milk
1 1/2 cups heavy cream

 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
2 tablespoons strong, brewed coffee
1 tablespoon good vanilla
1 teaspoon almond extract OR almond liqueur (like DiSaronno),
2 cups good Irish whiskey (I used Finnegan Irish Whiskey)

1. In a large glass mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks for a minute until pale colored.  Add the sweetened, condensed milk, cream, chocolate syrup, coffee, vanilla, and almond extract, whisking until completely combined.
2. Add the whiskey, whisking to combine.
3. Pour into glass jars, using a funnel if needed.  Cap tightly and store in the refrigerator for several weeks.

Serve over ice, use as a coffee creamer, or get creative and use it in a cocktail!

                                                                  Kahlua*

 Ingredient List to Make Homemade Kahlua:

1 1/2 cups of firmly packed brown sugar

1 cup of granulated white sugar

2 cups of water

1/2 cup of instant coffee granules

2 tablespoons of pure vanilla extract

3 cups of your favorite vodka

Step 1: Combine the brown sugar and the granulated white sugar in a pot.

Step 2: Add the water and stir.

Step 3: Bring the mixture to a boil and boil 5 minutes while stirring constantly.

Step 4: Remove from heat and gradually add the coffee granules.

Step 5: Cool the mixture for ten minutes.

Step 6: Add vanilla and vodka and mix thoroughly.

Step 7: Pour into jars or bottles with lids.

Step 8: Let the Kahlua stand for three weeks

*i like to do mine for 4 -6 weeks in a cool dark place

*you can add 2 cups strong black coffee,

play with the measurements homemade means the way you like it!

                                                                    Amaretto*

 Ingredient List to Make Homemade Amaretto:

1 cup water

1 cup white sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 cups vodka

2 tablespoons almond extract

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Step 1: Put the water, the white sugar and the brown sugar in a saucepan.

Step 2: Heat the mixture over medium heat until the mixture is boiling and the sugar is dissolved.

Step 3: Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.

Step 4: Stir in the vodka, the almond extract and the vanilla.

Step 5: Store the homemade Amaretto in a bottle or jar and refrigerate to keep it fresh.

*Great Gift Ideas