Almond Flavored Tequila Liqueur

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   Note: Place nuts on baking sheet in 325-degree preheated oven and toast until dark brown, turning occasionally.

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   When done, remove from pan to prevent overcooking.

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   Coarsely chop nuts.

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   Place in jar along with the vanilla bean and cinnamon stick.

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   Cover with tequila and steep for 2 weeks in cool, dark place, shaking gently occasionally (a murky sediment is natural).

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   Strain several times through paper coffee filters.

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   Add syrup and almond extract in small increments, tasting after each addition, until satisfied with flavor.

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   Pour into sterilized dark-colored jar: allow to set for 2 weeks, adding more syrup if needed.

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   Pour into pretty decorative jars for gifts.

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    Serve either poured into hot coffee or served over ice in brandy snifters with a twist of lemon .

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    Nutritlional analsis per ounce: 106 calories, 4 grams fat, 3 grams carbohydrates, 0 cholesterol, 1 milligram sodium, 35 percent of calories from fat .

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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