Homemade Amaretto Recipe

Make your own Homemade Amaretto in less than 20 minutes with this easy recipe that has only six basic ingredients. You’ll never buy store-bought again!

Homemade amaretto is not only a perfect holiday gift, it’s great for mixing up a Toasted Almond Drink, Eggnog Martini, or indulging in Amaretto Coffee.

Three bottles of homemade amaretto with homemade labels and butchers twine tied around the neck of the bottle.

What I Love About This Recipe

  • Easy to make. This recipe for amaretto can be made in less than 20 minutes and has just six ingredients.
  • Tastes better than store-bought. Even though the ingredients are slightly different, you can replicate an almost identical flavor at home. The homemade version is smoother and more delightful in flavor.
  • Makes a great homemade gift. Use this amaretto recipe to make an inexpensive homemade gift with personalized labels.

Amaretto Ingredients

Amaretto recipe ingredients in bottles and bowls with ingredient name labels.
  • Vodka
  • Sugars (granulated sugar and brown sugar)
  • Almond Extract
  • Vanilla Extract

How to Make Amaretto

Brown sugar, granulated sugar, and water in a large saucepan for making homemade amaretto.
Homemade amaretto with the flavorings added in a large saucepan ready to bottle.
  1. Dissolve the sugars. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the water and both the granulated sugar and brown sugar to a soft boil, stirring occasionally. Continue to heat the mixture until the sugars have dissolved completely, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for 15 minutes.
  2. Mix in the vodka and flavorings. Once the mixture has cooled stir in the vodka, almond extract, and vanilla extract. If the mixture is still warm allow it to cool completely before bottling it.
Measuring cup filled with homemade amaretto liqueur pouring it into a bottle.
  1. Pour the liqueur into a bottle. Place a funnel into the mouth of your chosen bottle and pour in the liqueur leaving about 1 inch of space at the top. For gifting, secure the top and print the homemade labels on label paper. Apply the labels and tie a ribbon around the neck for gifts.
Homemade amaretto in a bottle with a homemade label.

Storage Information:

  • To Store: After bottling, store the liqueur in a cool, dark place like a pantry, cabinet, or shaded bar cart. With proper storage, homemade amaretto will last for up to 6 months.
  • No need to refrigerate: This liqueur doesn’t need to be stored in the refrigerator after opening, however, you can if you prefer it chilled.

Recipe Variations

  • Add brandy. If you would like a fruity and somewhat sweeter flavor then you can use half vodka and half brandy when preparing.
Three bottles of homemade amaretto with personalized labels.

Homemade Amaretto Recipe

Whip up your own Homemade Amaretto in under 20 minutes with this easy recipe featuring only six common ingredients. Say goodbye to store-bought—once you've tasted your creation, there's no going back!
5 from 7 votes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 3 16-ounce Bottles
Calories: 1213kcal
Author: Aimee Mars

Equipment

Ingredients

  • cups Water
  • cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 3 cups Vodka
  • 3 tablespoons Almond Extract
  • 2 tablespoons Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  • Dissolve the sugars. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the water and both the granulated sugar and brown sugar to a soft boil, stirring occasionally. Continue to heat the mixture until the sugars have dissolved completely, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for 15 minutes.
  • Mix in the vodka and flavorings. Once the mixture has cooled stir in the vodka, almond extract, and vanilla extract. If the mixture is still warm allow it to cool completely before bottling it.
  • Pour the liqueur into a bottle. Place a funnel into the mouth of your chosen bottle and pour in the liqueur leaving about 1 inch of space at the top. For gifting, secure the top and print the homemade labels on label paper. Apply the labels and tie a ribbon around the neck for gifts.

Notes

Storage Information:

  • To Store: After bottling, store the liqueur in a cool, dark place like a pantry, cabinet, or shaded bar cart. With proper storage, homemade amaretto will last for up to 6 months.
  • No need to refrigerate: This liqueur doesn’t need to be stored in the refrigerator after opening, however, you can if you prefer it chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 1213kcal | Carbohydrates: 157g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 105mg | Sugar: 156g | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg
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14 thoughts on “Homemade Amaretto Recipe

    1. I have only used vodka when preparing the amaretto, but you could definitely try it with white rum. I think it would be just as good.

    1. Hey Meredith, you store it just like any other liquor. It can be put on a bar cart or you can keep it chilled in your fridge. It will last for 2 to 3 months.

  1. 5 stars
    Recipe and bottle presentation look great! I also am unable to print those gorgeous labels. I sent you an email and hope you can help. Thanks! Gemma

    1. Hey Floyd, thanks for letting me know. I’m working on getting this label fixed. I can email you when I figure this out if you’d like.

  2. Hi Aimee,
    When I try to open your label download, it is blank. Can you please suggest how I might be able to download another way?
    Thanks!

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