 |
Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 3 |
|
This homemade liqueur recipe originates from the island of St. Michael in the Azores. It is a family favorite at Christmas time. Ingredients:
1 quart whiskey |
1/2 lemon |
4 1/2 cups white sugar |
1 quart milk |
6 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate |
2 vanilla beans |
Directions:
1. In a gallon container combine whiskey, lemon, sugar, milk, chocolate squares and vanilla beans. Keep at room temperature for 10 days, stirring once a day.
2. After 10 days, remove the lemon half, chocolate and vanilla beans. Insert a coffee filter into a large funnel. pour the liquid through the filter into a gallon jug. Change filter as needed. A clear yellow solution should result. This liqueur can be stored in a sealed bottle at room temperature.
|
|