Hazelnut Liqueur
1/2 pound hazelnuts — finely chopped
1 1/2 cups vodka
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
In a glass bottle or jar, steep the chopped hazelnuts in the vodka for
about 2 weeks in a cool, dark place, gently shaking the bottle every day.
Gently pour the contents through a strainer or sieve, pressing hard on the
nuts to release all the flavor. Follow this by 2 strainings through
slightly dampened cheesecloth or large coffee filter; loosely cover the
contents with plastic wrap, since the process may take several hours. In a
very small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a boil over
moderate-high heat. Simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes. Let cool to room
temperature. Stir in the vanilla. Funnel into a glass bottle, the funnel
in the sugar syrup. Cover tightly; shake to blend. Let mature at room
temperature, or slightly cooler, for at least 3 weeks.
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