| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sugar | 1 cup |
| Water | 3/4 cup |
| Apricot | 2 |
| Almond flavoring | 1 tblsp |
| Grain alcohol | 1/2 cup pure |
| Water | 1/2 cup |
| Brandy | 1 cup |
| Food coloring | 3 drops yellow |
| Food coloring | 6 drops red |
| Food coloring | 2 drops blue |
| Glycerine | 1/2 tsp |
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, can be used for cooking). Add food coloring and glycerine. Stir, recap and continue aging for 1 to 2 months. Re-bottle as desired. Liqueur is ready to serve but will continue to improve with additional aging.