I absolutely love this channel! As the former ed of FOOD&WINE magazine (Ireland) it is such a pleasure to watch somebody with a real depth of knowledge who also wears it lightly. Homemade drinks are such a clever idea in cash-strapped times and everybody loves them as a gift ... if I haven't drunk them first. BTW Re measurements: I know from bitter experience what a mine field this is. Imperial as used in the US is not the same as Imperial in the UK and in fact tablespoons and teaspoons are different too and then they are also different from an Australian cup and, I believe a Canadian cup. Unfortunately Google doesn't always get this right. (I think you know where this is going ...) so this is why Ireland and Europe converted to metric as it is a universal measurement. Now, where did I leave my pint ...? Sláinte from Dublin!
I am genuinely so flattered! Thank you so much for tuning in, and for the lovely comment! I wish the US would switch to metric- there’s a hilarious recent SNL skit about how our measurements are such a mess. Maybe I need to get a hold of some measuring spoons/cups from the UK, Canada & Australia and show the differences between all in a video. 🤔 I love a good show & tell!! Sláinte! 🥃
@@SavidgeKitchen it's not just that customary units are different from imperial, but also the fact that they use a small number of common fractions instead of decimals. This is very limiting when trying to precisely reproduce a recipe or when designing a new recipe from scratch. For argument's sake, let's say you wanted to add 12% more almond extract, as you feel that's really the sweet spot; or you wanted to adjust total combined volume to perfectly match the size of your bottle, then this is extremely awkward to do with spoons and ounces. Similarly, if by the time you are done perfecting the flavor, you then wanted to adjust the alcohol contents, this is much easier to do with fine-grained units of measurements that can be multiplied/divided arbitrarily instead of trying to stick to the constraints of multiples of teaspoons. With ml or grams, this is trivial to do and just takes some middle school math. If you are only used to American-style recipes, it admittedly takes a little getting used to calculating in metric and decimals. But it makes such a huge difference when developing recipes. Quite frequently, you'll know common ratios of ingredients, and you can simply plug those into your first draft of a recipe. A little bit of pen & paper calculation can often get you quite close to where you want to be with your recipe. And then you refine it by running a couple of trials. This works for all sorts of recipes: cooking, baking, or in this case liquor & cocktails. Of course, there also are recipes where quantities barely matter. And in that case, you should just use what feels more comfortable and familiar. For everything else, get a kitchen scale and measure by weight. It's the most expedient way to quickly and precisely keep track of varying quantities.
Just found your channel by accident, and am I a happy girl! 🤩 I'm at the end stage of a VERY complicated recipe for amaretto that I started mid December. Just finding all the ingredients took a week! And making 1/4 tsp of the cherry pit seed was an excruciating experience 😱. Told my husband if this isn't the nectar of the gods I would NEVER do this again! THANK YOU for this video!!! 🥳 Knowing there's an easier way is awesome 🥳
Welcome! Happy to have you :) There’s definitely value in the more complex recipes, but it’s good to have quick easy options that are also high quality! I don’t want to go (more) gray waiting for a drink 😂🥃
This is the first time I've watched your channel and, oh man, the ideas it gives me....years ago, I became enamored with and fell in love with a flavored tequila called " Dirty Tequila", then it became next to impossible to obtain in my area...after watching this channel, I realized that it would be possible to make a homemade version...the way it's described is: 100% blue agave silver tequila infused with pineapple and a little cherry, almond, vanilla, a hint of cinnamon & slightly sweetened with agave nectar...thank you so much for the inspiration!!!
Absolutely need a homemade fireball video!! My husband and niece are huge fans of it at least once a year during our reunions. I don't care for it but they'd just be blown away w/your version of it I'm sure:)
What a fun video!! Sometimes I soak dried cherries in the amaretto to get a great cherry almond flavor. I strain the cherries out and chop finely for cookie filling, to spread on biscuits or buttered toast. To add a bit more interesting flavor to the cherries, I add a little dark chocolate vinegar, to taste.
I love Disaronno! Every Sunday I reward myself with a bit in my coffee but it has gotten so expensive. Thanks, I will try this. I like to add Amaretto to peach pie, yum! 🥰👍👍
In college, I was on a liqueur bender, was making all the flavors out of a cook book. My base was 1-part water, 2-parts sugar, 3-parts vodka and flavoring. I made kahlua, amaretto, creme’ de menthe, and more. So easy! So fun!
I'd go with 1-part water (or coffee), 1-part sugar, 1-part liquor (bourbon), and flavoring. 2-parts sugar is too sweet, and 3-parts liquor is too strong for me.
Thank you for the Homemade Amaretto recipe. I was surprised to learn that there were no almonds in amaretto. I think I will make my own with real almonds. I love almonds and pistachios.
You have an amazing pallet and I consider you a master chef in beverages. Made your recipe with the Fireball and it exceeds the real thing. Used gifted 50% mountain brandy for the alcohol base, so the liquor was a bit higher in proof (+/- 25%) , and yes, it is the bomb! This goes in my recipe book.
Amore is the amoretto that we buy the most when in the US. While in Japan could only get Disaronno for an inflated price so started making a very similar recipe to this. I found that white rum gives a more similar flavor to what we were used to. Never used cinnamon though. Will have to try that.
Great video. Very informative and entertaining. If you want to avoid the Fireball, you might allow the cinnamon to macerate in the vodka for a few days to a week rather than in the simple syrup for a few hours. It will have a hot bite.And sure, it's not instant... but ...
Ive been making homemade vanilla, so simple, with rum, bourbon and brandy.... haven't had a chance to try the brandy yet because it needs to age, but love the rum version. If you had any interesting recipes using that I'd enjoy seeing them. I'll be trying this recipe soon! Thanks.
I’m actually working on that right now! Won’t film it for a couple months yet because I’d like to be able to show the differences at the 2 week vs 2 month marks. Stay tuned!! 😊
I have never had Fireball, but it is so popular here in Maine our ex-governor got a redemption fee added to the "nip" sized bottles, because he saw them on the ground everywhere he went. Some people here are pigs (throwing litter on the ground), Anyway, never had the original but would like an upscale version as my "entry" into cinnamon whiskey so a homemade recipe I would try. My motto: cinnamon belongs in a pie, then you can drink your whiskey afterward. I love your content and share many of your sentiments and laugh out loud quite often at your sense of humor. Thank you for all you do, I have made several of your recipes as gifts and all were loved. Thanks again.
I have made my own amaretto but also made amaretto crème. Sooooo good! Made the amaretto crème with the non-coffee, non-chocolate part of homemade Irish crème
I'm making the real thing, using appreciate pits, almonds, allspice, and about 8 other ingredients. If it doesn't turn out well, will 100% try this! Love your channel!!!
I made your Irish Cream Recipe and it was delicious! Thank you! Can't wait to try this. I appreciate the extra info about the different spirits. I like Fireball so wouldn't mind a recipe for that but don't gag yourself!
I like the idea of fireball- cinnamon + whiskey should be delicious! I just don’t like the brand Fireball- to me, it’s like red hots soaked in diesel (which is shockingly similar to a lot of the homemade recipes out there 😂) I think I’ll work on this and see if I can come up with something a little better for us all to enjoy ;) 🥃🔥
I love these liqueur recipes so much! I live in North Carolina and our Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission refuses to even think about stocking anything that isn't mainstream popular. The only way for me to get my hands on something like Creme de Violette is to drive over the border and hunt for it, or make my own. It's also a lot cheaper for me to buy a nice smooth cheap vodka and liqueur it up than to buy top shelf liqueurs, and homemade is almost always better tasting anyway. I dunno if I'll be able to buy the Fireball, I reject it on principle because I was an Aftershock fan. I might just pop a few cinnamon red-hots into a couple ounces of bourbon and use that instead. So yes, please do homemade cinnamon whiskey!
AFTERSHOCK! Holy cow that takes me back! Hello 90's, it's been a while... 😬😂 Also, I feel you on the North Carolina liquor law nonsense. I have family there and know just what a pain it is to get things. I'll definitely do a cinnamon whiskey, and maybe Creme De Violette too! There's no need the good folks of North Carolina should not be able to enjoy a stellar Aviation! Cheers :)
Interesting...moved to NC and found creme de Violette here at my ABC. I also ask the ABC to special order. They can't order everything but you can request items (e.g., Apple Pie from Dr. McGillicuddys). Total Wine or Wegmans also have some liqueurs
Thank you so much for your videos! I've learned so much and have truly enjoyed the results!😊 I did want to add for those who have to be especially careful with ingredients. Cinnamon contains Coumarin. Coumarins have antithrombotic, antiinflammatory, and vasodilatory activities. This may be important based on your meds. Ceylon Cinnamon: Contains only 0.04% Coumarin. Cassia cinnamon: Contains around 4% Coumarin levels Saigon cinnamon, also known as Vietnamese Cassia cinnamon: Contains high level of Coumarin at around 8%. I'm Not a doctor - just a careful person...
I came across this video last night. Picked up some vodka and cinnamon sticks (they didn't have the recommended type). I had the rest of the ingredients. Never tried this before. Just put it together.... YUMMY 😋 I just happened to have a 2oz. bottle of fireball, that was given to me at a Christmas party. ☆☆☆☆☆
hi just to let you know I followed your recipe for the coffee liqueur and my husband couldn't tell the difference I made it with white rum . Great videos Thanks
Someone else mentioned pairing this with Dr Pepper too! I’m gonna have to give that a try- I LOVE Dr Pepper, but have never used it in a cocktail. Thanks for tuning in, and for the tip!
Try some fireball in Dr Pepper. You can also use lemon vodka in your Dr Pepper. My friend used to do that. I didn't like it as much as the fireball. I have a cocktail that uses fireball and Dr Pepper and a secret few other ingredients. But it is a great cocktail. It's the pepper Ball is the name of it Shelley's pepper Ball as in like Cinderella.
I ran across your channel by accident, but i had to try this. I made the syrup, let it cool while cutting wood for our coming snowstorm, came inside to warm up and presto, this stuff taste great. Im about to make a double batch and it won't last long
Theres an old cocktail I remember that was simply a shot of Scotch and a third of Amaretto. Or multiples of. Called a Godfather if I recall . This is something I shall explore.
Cassia cinnamon is a different variety of tree to what we know as Saigon cinnamon. Former is Chinese, while the later is central Vietnam. They are close, but are distinct. There's 10 cinnamon varieties, and we only care about 4 of these really.
Both this recipe and the chocolate one could add one clove with the cool down of the syrup. Cloves are really strong but this would encase the deep chocolate syrup significantly I think. Something to think about
If you enjoy the flavor of cloves, absolutely! Personally, I don’t think they’re going to enhance the chocolate flavor as much as introduce a spice flavor. Cloves are extremely distinct and stand alone in flavor. But that’s not a bad thing!! Let me know if you try it!
Fireball! A neighbor gave us a pint of Kentucky moonshine. I’m not a fan, but I’m turning it into Fireball. It’s so easy! I don’t know what it tastes like yet, however. For a fun comparison, I also made a batch using Everclear. The cinnamon turned the moonshine a deep gold/brown after a day. The Everclear is much much lighter!
In NY, that same bottle of Amaretto is $40 a bottle ... this seems much more cost effective for a minimal amount of labor to make. Gonna have to try it! Thanks
THANK YOU ‼️ had no idea I could do this. I’ve just gotten into making the liquors. Not a fan of vodka. Usually go with tequila. Maybe I’ll try it with that. Maybe a half batch at first😂. And yeah, I use the fireball in mom’s hot apple pie so I’d be interested in a fireball recipe.
Hey hey! This is probably a stupid question, but should you sanitize the bottles you put your liqueur in? I usually just put in a lot of soap and super hot water and let it soak for an hour. Is that enough? Thank you!
Not a stupid question at all! Yes, definitely sanitize the bottles. Soap and very hot water will do the trick, and make sure they’re rinsed really well so that any soapy residue is gone :)
I love these recipes! I liveaboard in a remote area and it's very expensive to get liqueurs here. I'm inspired now to hunt down vintage decanters and "build" a bar. I love Fireball so would love to see you recreate. Up here in Canada, Quebec produces Maple Whiskey. Sortilege is the most popular. It is hard to find on Vancouver Island and unavailable where I am, Since you're a whiskey fan I would love to see what you could come up with.
Love to hear it, thank you so much for sharing!! And I have not tried Maple Whisky, but it sounds right up my alley! I’ll see what I can come up with ;) Cheers and stay warm up there!! 🥃
Working on it presently! Limoncello takes a little bit of time to develop, so as soon as we have a final batch ready, we’ll show the whole process :) Stay tuned 😃
This should last many many months, and maybe years (but please enjoy it before testing the theory 😂) Alcohol and sugar are both natural preservatives! That being said, air is the enemy when storing high sugar content mixtures (hence the need to store vermouths in the fridge after opening). To give it the longest shelf life possible, store in an air tight container. Fridge helps too, but not strictly necessary here. Hope this helps!
I keep a small bottle of fireball on hand only for when I get sick. I have asthma and I get bronchitis a lot, I go through a lot of fireball during those times lol
Love that smartass comment “there’s this amazing thing called google.” This is the very first video I’m seeing of yours (it was in my recommendations)That earned you a subscriber (and I hardly ever do that).
Where has your channel been all my tiki-bar building and cocktail mixing life? I’ve been making my own syrups, infusions and liqueurs for three years, and I love your idea of an almond flavored bourbon. I’m thinking of using Elijah Craig as my base, as it doesn’t have the weird mash bill of Four Roses, isn’t as bland as Bulleit and isn’t as expensive as Col. Taylor (my personal fave). Cheers!
I love DiSoronno, but not the price. I have some in the cabinet now, but need to make some and compare. I am with you on Fireball (yuck) but we have some Jim Beam cinnamon, I might try adding a little of that & see how it works
Fireball in America contains an ingredient that many European countries deem unsafe for human consumption; hence, Fireball sent overseas is made without it. I won't try it for this reason, but am interested in a homemade version. Thank you!
The end product is delicious but substantially lighter in colour. Is that because of the lack of "caramel" colouring or did I not boil the syrup long enough. Neither my vanilla nor almond extract has colouring- maybe that's why? Really really enjoying your channel.
How many ounces do you think you made in total in this video? And what size bottle did you pour all your homemade amaretto into? Maybe this will bring you a little closer to enjoying Fireball, try some Fireball in some hot cocoa.
Ok, I have a question… why not add the extracts to the syrup before cooling instead of the bottle? Does this make a difference? Oops, two questions lol
I wonder if you could substitute some of the vanilla and sugar with toasted marshmallows. Toasted marshmallow Amaretto sounds like it might would be good.
You probably could, but marshmallows really are just sugar with the addition of gelatin. I don’t know that toasting them first will affect the flavor of this much. But I’ve got a suggestion for you! I’d use a marshmallow to smoke the glass you’re going to drink from, and also use as a garnish! To do this, take a marshmallow, set it on fire, then smother the flame with your glass by just inverting it over the marshmallow. Let the smoke hang out in there for a minute before flipping it back over, the pour your amaretto cocktail in the smoked glass, and use the toasted marshmallow as a garnish 🥃 Also, if you want to get into making homemade marshmallows (they’re super easy, and I have a recipe on my website) you can flavor them with amaretto. Sort of the opposite of what you mentioned above, but still related! 😂
I absolutely love this channel! As the former ed of FOOD&WINE magazine (Ireland) it is such a pleasure to watch somebody with a real depth of knowledge who also wears it lightly. Homemade drinks are such a clever idea in cash-strapped times and everybody loves them as a gift ... if I haven't drunk them first. BTW Re measurements: I know from bitter experience what a mine field this is. Imperial as used in the US is not the same as Imperial in the UK and in fact tablespoons and teaspoons are different too and then they are also different from an Australian cup and, I believe a Canadian cup. Unfortunately Google doesn't always get this right. (I think you know where this is going ...) so this is why Ireland and Europe converted to metric as it is a universal measurement. Now, where did I leave my pint ...? Sláinte from Dublin!
I am genuinely so flattered! Thank you so much for tuning in, and for the lovely comment! I wish the US would switch to metric- there’s a hilarious recent SNL skit about how our measurements are such a mess. Maybe I need to get a hold of some measuring spoons/cups from the UK, Canada & Australia and show the differences between all in a video. 🤔 I love a good show & tell!! Sláinte! 🥃
Love your input. I just found this gal and subscribed. I also love Tasting History.
@@SavidgeKitchen it's not just that customary units are different from imperial, but also the fact that they use a small number of common fractions instead of decimals. This is very limiting when trying to precisely reproduce a recipe or when designing a new recipe from scratch. For argument's sake, let's say you wanted to add 12% more almond extract, as you feel that's really the sweet spot; or you wanted to adjust total combined volume to perfectly match the size of your bottle, then this is extremely awkward to do with spoons and ounces. Similarly, if by the time you are done perfecting the flavor, you then wanted to adjust the alcohol contents, this is much easier to do with fine-grained units of measurements that can be multiplied/divided arbitrarily instead of trying to stick to the constraints of multiples of teaspoons.
With ml or grams, this is trivial to do and just takes some middle school math. If you are only used to American-style recipes, it admittedly takes a little getting used to calculating in metric and decimals. But it makes such a huge difference when developing recipes. Quite frequently, you'll know common ratios of ingredients, and you can simply plug those into your first draft of a recipe. A little bit of pen & paper calculation can often get you quite close to where you want to be with your recipe. And then you refine it by running a couple of trials. This works for all sorts of recipes: cooking, baking, or in this case liquor & cocktails.
Of course, there also are recipes where quantities barely matter. And in that case, you should just use what feels more comfortable and familiar. For everything else, get a kitchen scale and measure by weight. It's the most expedient way to quickly and precisely keep track of varying quantities.
This is one of the few recipe videos I don’t play on fast forward. Your voice, manner and presentation are totally engaging. Subscribed.
Thank you so much, and welcome to the kitchen! Happy to have you :)
Just found your channel by accident, and am I a happy girl! 🤩 I'm at the end stage of a VERY complicated recipe for amaretto that I started mid December. Just finding all the ingredients took a week! And making 1/4 tsp of the cherry pit seed was an excruciating experience 😱. Told my husband if this isn't the nectar of the gods I would NEVER do this again! THANK YOU for this video!!! 🥳 Knowing there's an easier way is awesome 🥳
Welcome! Happy to have you :) There’s definitely value in the more complex recipes, but it’s good to have quick easy options that are also high quality! I don’t want to go (more) gray waiting for a drink 😂🥃
This is the first time I've watched your channel and, oh man, the ideas it gives me....years ago, I became enamored with and fell in love with a flavored tequila called " Dirty Tequila", then it became next to impossible to obtain in my area...after watching this channel, I realized that it would be possible to make a homemade version...the way it's described is: 100% blue agave silver tequila infused with pineapple and a little cherry, almond, vanilla, a hint of cinnamon & slightly sweetened with agave nectar...thank you so much for the inspiration!!!
Absolutely need a homemade fireball video!! My husband and niece are huge fans of it at least once a year during our reunions. I don't care for it but they'd just be blown away w/your version of it I'm sure:)
What a fun video!! Sometimes I soak dried cherries in the amaretto to get a great cherry almond flavor. I strain the cherries out and chop finely for cookie filling, to spread on biscuits or buttered toast. To add a bit more interesting flavor to the cherries, I add a little dark chocolate vinegar, to taste.
What a wonderful idea! Thank you for sharing! 🍒
before I knew that amaretto was almond flavored, i thought it was cherry flavored. it still tastes like cherries to me
I love Disaronno! Every Sunday I reward myself with a bit in my coffee but it has gotten so expensive. Thanks, I will try this. I like to add Amaretto to peach pie, yum! 🥰👍👍
That sounds like a wonderful use of amaretto!!!
My husband LOVED making his own concoctions and always added 1/4-1/2 t of cherry juice to his homemade amaretto
I'd be interested in a homemade version of Luxardo Maraschino liqueur if possible 🤔
Ooooooh, good call. That is a fantastic liqueur, and that tall bottle is a pain to store 😂
OOoh. Not sure if that's feasible, but if it is...
Omg, yasssssssssss! Please!!
all of us are interested 😅
Indeed, difficult to get in my supermarket, even in spirit shops.
In college, I was on a liqueur bender, was making all the flavors out of a cook book. My base was 1-part water, 2-parts sugar, 3-parts vodka and flavoring. I made kahlua, amaretto, creme’ de menthe, and more. So easy! So fun!
Fry a banana in butter, add amaretto, flame it if you like, spoon over your favorite vanilla ice cream! “Lazy-man’s banana foster”
I'd go with 1-part water (or coffee), 1-part sugar, 1-part liquor (bourbon), and flavoring. 2-parts sugar is too sweet, and 3-parts liquor is too strong for me.
@@jeffpowanda8821 it is easily adjustable!
I had no idea that you can make homemade Amaretto, but I am looking forward to trying out this recipe thanks for posting :)
My pleasure 😊 Cheers!!
Thank you for the Homemade Amaretto recipe.
I was surprised to learn that there were no almonds in amaretto. I think I will make my own with real almonds. I love almonds and pistachios.
You have an amazing pallet and I consider you a master chef in beverages. Made your recipe with the Fireball and it exceeds the real thing. Used gifted 50% mountain brandy for the alcohol base, so the liquor was a bit higher in proof (+/- 25%) , and yes, it is the bomb! This goes in my recipe book.
What a lovely compliment, thank you so much! Glad you tried the recipe!!
Amore is the amoretto that we buy the most when in the US. While in Japan could only get Disaronno for an inflated price so started making a very similar recipe to this. I found that white rum gives a more similar flavor to what we were used to. Never used cinnamon though. Will have to try that.
Great video. Very informative and entertaining. If you want to avoid the Fireball, you might allow the cinnamon to macerate in the vodka for a few days to a week rather than in the simple syrup for a few hours. It will have a hot bite.And sure, it's not instant... but ...
I made your version recently. This was amazing. 😋
Ive been making homemade vanilla, so simple, with rum, bourbon and brandy.... haven't had a chance to try the brandy yet because it needs to age, but love the rum version. If you had any interesting recipes using that I'd enjoy seeing them. I'll be trying this recipe soon! Thanks.
I’m actually working on that right now! Won’t film it for a couple months yet because I’d like to be able to show the differences at the 2 week vs 2 month marks. Stay tuned!! 😊
Thank you for a great video and recipe! Just finished making my third batch of this. I absolutely love it!
Wonderful! Thanks for tuning in!! 🥃
I have never had Fireball, but it is so popular here in Maine our ex-governor got a redemption fee added to the "nip" sized bottles, because he saw them on the ground everywhere he went. Some people here are pigs (throwing litter on the ground), Anyway, never had the original but would like an upscale version as my "entry" into cinnamon whiskey so a homemade recipe I would try. My motto: cinnamon belongs in a pie, then you can drink your whiskey afterward. I love your content and share many of your sentiments and laugh out loud quite often at your sense of humor. Thank you for all you do, I have made several of your recipes as gifts and all were loved. Thanks again.
Working on that cinnamon whisky, stay tuned 🥰🥃
I have made my own amaretto but also made amaretto crème. Sooooo good! Made the amaretto crème with the non-coffee, non-chocolate part of homemade Irish crème
"Save the cinnamon sticks for a toddy later" Classic.
I'm making the real thing, using appreciate pits, almonds, allspice, and about 8 other ingredients. If it doesn't turn out well, will 100% try this!
Love your channel!!!
Love the long game for infused liqueurs! Hope it turns out great!
@@SavidgeKitchen thanks!
My favorite drink in college was a Sicilian Kiss - equal parts Amaretto and whiskey (or bourbon, depending on your preference). Perfection!
Ooooh, will have to try that!
It's good scotch and ameratto half and half It's called a godfather
I made your Irish Cream Recipe and it was delicious! Thank you! Can't wait to try this. I appreciate the extra info about the different spirits. I like Fireball so wouldn't mind a recipe for that but don't gag yourself!
I like the idea of fireball- cinnamon + whiskey should be delicious! I just don’t like the brand Fireball- to me, it’s like red hots soaked in diesel (which is shockingly similar to a lot of the homemade recipes out there 😂) I think I’ll work on this and see if I can come up with something a little better for us all to enjoy ;) 🥃🔥
@@SavidgeKitchen I too loathe Fireball. Love cinnamon but don't equate red hots with cinnamon... go figure .
I love these liqueur recipes so much! I live in North Carolina and our Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission refuses to even think about stocking anything that isn't mainstream popular. The only way for me to get my hands on something like Creme de Violette is to drive over the border and hunt for it, or make my own. It's also a lot cheaper for me to buy a nice smooth cheap vodka and liqueur it up than to buy top shelf liqueurs, and homemade is almost always better tasting anyway. I dunno if I'll be able to buy the Fireball, I reject it on principle because I was an Aftershock fan. I might just pop a few cinnamon red-hots into a couple ounces of bourbon and use that instead. So yes, please do homemade cinnamon whiskey!
AFTERSHOCK! Holy cow that takes me back! Hello 90's, it's been a while... 😬😂 Also, I feel you on the North Carolina liquor law nonsense. I have family there and know just what a pain it is to get things. I'll definitely do a cinnamon whiskey, and maybe Creme De Violette too! There's no need the good folks of North Carolina should not be able to enjoy a stellar Aviation! Cheers :)
Interesting...moved to NC and found creme de Violette here at my ABC. I also ask the ABC to special order. They can't order everything but you can request items (e.g., Apple Pie from Dr. McGillicuddys). Total Wine or Wegmans also have some liqueurs
If this is as good as your coffee liqueur recipe which I knocked up for New Year's Eve, I'm in! 😊
Hope you enjoy it! 🥃
Fantastic take on this liqueur. I'm not a fan of the almond taste though. If you haven't done Frangelico or fireball please do it! DO IT. DO IT DO IT!
Frangelico is basically the same recipe. Just leave out the cinnamon and replace the almond extract with hazelnut extract.
U Rock !!! I'm so excited to make this. !!! Happy New Year!!!!!
Thank you so much for your videos! I've learned so much and have truly enjoyed the results!😊
I did want to add for those who have to be especially careful with ingredients. Cinnamon contains Coumarin. Coumarins have antithrombotic, antiinflammatory, and vasodilatory activities. This may be important based on your meds.
Ceylon Cinnamon: Contains only 0.04% Coumarin.
Cassia cinnamon: Contains around 4% Coumarin levels
Saigon cinnamon, also known as Vietnamese Cassia cinnamon: Contains high level of Coumarin at around 8%.
I'm Not a doctor - just a careful person...
Great information, thank you for sharing!!
I am going to have to try this! Thank you.
Definitely gonna try this!! Love your content and what you do!!! I think it’s a great idea to try homemade fireball lol. It’s my go to 😊
I came across this video last night. Picked up some vodka and cinnamon sticks (they didn't have the recommended type). I had the rest of the ingredients. Never tried this before. Just put it together....
YUMMY 😋
I just happened to have a 2oz. bottle of fireball, that was given to me at a Christmas party.
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Glad you enjoyed it!! 🥃
First time viewer and new subscriber. Enjoyed the video. Looking forward to watching your new cooking adventures.
Awesome! Thank you!
hi just to let you know I followed your recipe for the coffee liqueur and my husband couldn't tell the difference I made it with white rum . Great videos Thanks
Love to hear it!! Cheers :)
Thanks for this video I’m going to try some of these ingredients in my next brew
My favorite birthday drink, love it with cola for Dr Pepper vibe. Jumped right up to make a batch! Thank you so much for variation ideas also.
Someone else mentioned pairing this with Dr Pepper too! I’m gonna have to give that a try- I LOVE Dr Pepper, but have never used it in a cocktail. Thanks for tuning in, and for the tip!
10 out of 10! Just made a batch and it tastes amazing! Thank you for the recipe:)
Did you use the Fireball? I am debating but if it tastes great without it, I’ll save my money.
I didn't, I think it tastes bang on without it? I do have fireball and was thinking to add a drop to a glass to see what difference it makes.
I have just found your channel and have now, just started the "binge"!
Welcome!! 🥃
Very underrated channel. Love your content. ❤
Thank you so much!! Appreciate you tuning in 😊🥃
This recipe was great! I added a 1/4 cup spiced rum for some kick. ❤
Sounds like a great addition!
Try some fireball in Dr Pepper. You can also use lemon vodka in your Dr Pepper. My friend used to do that. I didn't like it as much as the fireball. I have a cocktail that uses fireball and Dr Pepper and a secret few other ingredients. But it is a great cocktail. It's the pepper Ball is the name of it Shelley's pepper Ball as in like Cinderella.
I love Dr Pepper! Thanks for the tip!
This is amazing quality channel right here. Oh and please, do a video of homemade Fireball.
Working on it! Tune in next week ;)
@@SavidgeKitchen Awesome 😁. I can't wait to see this. I just got equipped yesterday so I could try your homemade Kahlua recipe this weekend
Just found this channel and had to try this out. It is absolutely amazing, gotta try the homemade baileys next!
Welcome!!! Happy to have you :)
I ran across your channel by accident, but i had to try this. I made the syrup, let it cool while cutting wood for our coming snowstorm, came inside to warm up and presto, this stuff taste great. Im about to make a double batch and it won't last long
Love it! Might I recommend adding it to a toddy, coffee, or hot chocolate? Snow storm survival tactics ;)
Just found you.... great channel. Yum... Yes... more of the mixes! Hugs from Esquimalt
I'm new here, but you just gave me the recipe for next Christmas's gifts!
Theres an old cocktail I remember that was simply a shot of Scotch and a third of Amaretto. Or multiples of. Called a Godfather if I recall . This is something I shall explore.
That's my drink ! Great sipping cocktail. Deurs scotch gives it a smokey flavor.
Cassia cinnamon is a different variety of tree to what we know as Saigon cinnamon. Former is Chinese, while the later is central Vietnam. They are close, but are distinct. There's 10 cinnamon varieties, and we only care about 4 of these really.
Both this recipe and the chocolate one could add one clove with the cool down of the syrup. Cloves are really strong but this would encase the deep chocolate syrup significantly I think. Something to think about
If you enjoy the flavor of cloves, absolutely! Personally, I don’t think they’re going to enhance the chocolate flavor as much as introduce a spice flavor. Cloves are extremely distinct and stand alone in flavor. But that’s not a bad thing!! Let me know if you try it!
Totally interested in a homemade fireball I love fireball also love
Goldschläger
Oh wow- haven’t thought about Goldschläger in ages!! Great suggestion!
Fireball! A neighbor gave us a pint of Kentucky moonshine. I’m not a fan, but I’m turning it into Fireball. It’s so easy! I don’t know what it tastes like yet, however. For a fun comparison, I also made a batch using Everclear. The cinnamon turned the moonshine a deep gold/brown after a day. The Everclear is much much lighter!
Interesting! Thanks for sharing!!
In NY, that same bottle of Amaretto is $40 a bottle ... this seems much more cost effective for a minimal amount of labor to make. Gonna have to try it! Thanks
Yes YES homemade fireball!!
THANK YOU ‼️ had no idea I could do this. I’ve just gotten into making the liquors. Not a fan of vodka. Usually go with tequila. Maybe I’ll try it with that. Maybe a half batch at first😂. And yeah, I use the fireball in mom’s hot apple pie so I’d be interested in a fireball recipe.
Hey hey! This is probably a stupid question, but should you sanitize the bottles you put your liqueur in? I usually just put in a lot of soap and super hot water and let it soak for an hour. Is that enough? Thank you!
Not a stupid question at all! Yes, definitely sanitize the bottles. Soap and very hot water will do the trick, and make sure they’re rinsed really well so that any soapy residue is gone :)
Yes, please do homemade Fireball! I actually like Fireball. Jack Daniel's have a fireball flavor liquor as well.
Wow! I have to try this !! You need to try Foggy Mountain Bonfire cinnamon whisky. I think it tastes better than Fireball.
.... sounds great - could you melt Red Hots in the simply syrup for the heat you're looking for?
Thanks for sharing! Enjoyed the whole video :)
Question!
How to make it alcohol free?
I just crazy love amaretto but I hate alcohol :(
I love these recipes! I liveaboard in a remote area and it's very expensive to get liqueurs here. I'm inspired now to hunt down vintage decanters and "build" a bar. I love Fireball so would love to see you recreate.
Up here in Canada, Quebec produces Maple Whiskey. Sortilege is the most popular. It is hard to find on Vancouver Island and unavailable where I am, Since you're a whiskey fan I would love to see what you could come up with.
Love to hear it, thank you so much for sharing!! And I have not tried Maple Whisky, but it sounds right up my alley! I’ll see what I can come up with ;) Cheers and stay warm up there!! 🥃
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HELLS yeah to homemade Fireball!!!
I love your recipes. Do you have limoncello recipe? Would love to see it. Thanks
Working on it presently! Limoncello takes a little bit of time to develop, so as soon as we have a final batch ready, we’ll show the whole process :) Stay tuned 😃
@@SavidgeKitchen great! Thanks for your prompt response.
Have you compared the cost of homemade versus Disaronno? BTW, just discovered your channel...love it, love you! Keep it up, please.
Great show! How long can homemade liqueur be kept before it spoils (it it spoils at all) and can be kept at room temperature or must be refrigerated.
This should last many many months, and maybe years (but please enjoy it before testing the theory 😂) Alcohol and sugar are both natural preservatives! That being said, air is the enemy when storing high sugar content mixtures (hence the need to store vermouths in the fridge after opening). To give it the longest shelf life possible, store in an air tight container. Fridge helps too, but not strictly necessary here. Hope this helps!
I keep a small bottle of fireball on hand only for when I get sick. I have asthma and I get bronchitis a lot, I go through a lot of fireball during those times lol
Excellent home remedy 😂
Love that smartass comment “there’s this amazing thing called google.” This is the very first video I’m seeing of yours (it was in my recommendations)That earned you a subscriber (and I hardly ever do that).
Welcome! 🥃
I did some homemade 40 year old single malt Scotch whisky. Who knew!
Why make liqueurs? Because good Limoncello is $35-45, and you can make 3x the amount for around the same price.
May have to try this Amaretto recipe.
A coffee and chocolate mixed with Jack Daniel's version of this could be heaven.
Ps. I like your dark contact.
Sounds divine! And it’s not a contact- my eyes are really two different colors ;) #heterochromia
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Where has your channel been all my tiki-bar building and cocktail mixing life? I’ve been making my own syrups, infusions and liqueurs for three years, and I love your idea of an almond flavored bourbon. I’m thinking of using Elijah Craig as my base, as it doesn’t have the weird mash bill of Four Roses, isn’t as bland as Bulleit and isn’t as expensive as Col. Taylor (my personal fave). Cheers!
That sounds fabulous!! Let me know how it turns out! 🥃
I love DiSoronno, but not the price. I have some in the cabinet now, but need to make some and compare. I am with you on Fireball (yuck) but we have some Jim Beam cinnamon, I might try adding a little of that & see how it works
Fireball in America contains an ingredient that many European countries deem unsafe for human consumption; hence, Fireball sent overseas is made without it. I won't try it for this reason, but am interested in a homemade version. Thank you!
My personal favorite is of no surprise, because I am totally biased, that’s keeping it real love it 🤣👏🏼👌🏼
Like Forrest Gump said: “aren’t I going to be me?” 😂🤣🥃
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Just made this using 1.5 c vodka and .5 c Smoked Maple bourbon. Next time I will only use 2 cinnamon sticks but it is quite tasty
Smoked maple bourbon sounds delicious! 🥃
I love fireball, yes please make homemade fireball 🔥!
I Was an Disaronno Fan . . . Until I tried Lazzaroni Amaretto ! Now That’s The Only Amaretto I want to Drink !!!
LOVED your video Awesome !!!!!!
Thanks so much!!
The end product is delicious but substantially lighter in colour. Is that because of the lack of "caramel" colouring or did I not boil the syrup long enough. Neither my vanilla nor almond extract has colouring- maybe that's why? Really really enjoying your channel.
Ohhh I would love it if you did a homemade fireball
A friend gave me a neat trick, buy cheap vodka and run it through a water filter a few times, makes it taste so smooth. I'm making this recipe today😂
I’ve heard this before and haven’t tried it yet. I’ll have to experiment!!
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like you videos. Keep them coming. I LOVE MY FIREBALL. YES MAKE A HOMEMADE FIREBALL.
What a fantastic personality! New Subscriber.
Thank you so much ☺️
How many ounces do you think you made in total in this video? And what size bottle did you pour all your homemade amaretto into? Maybe this will bring you a little closer to enjoying Fireball, try some Fireball in some hot cocoa.
Is this one that will get even better with time?
Id love to see a harveys bristol cream diy! Please
Ok, I have a question… why not add the extracts to the syrup before cooling instead of the bottle? Does this make a difference? Oops, two questions lol
Is this ready to drink right away? I've seen some recipes that require a month in a cool dark place.
Ready right away! This will improve slightly with time, but since we’re not doing an infusion here, you can sip as soon as you’d like :)
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Great video
I love amaretto! I don't like disaronnob or fireball. I hope you do a better amaretto soon. I know my mom had a recipe. Idk where is at.
I def wanna see the homemade fireball
Have you ever thought of trying a Szechuan chili? It has that numbing pepper thing. Or Grains of Paradise.
Not yet, but I’m going to! Not familiar with Grains of Paradise- I’ll play around with that. Thanks for the suggestions!
@@SavidgeKitchen Imagine citrus had a baby with a peppercorn. It's amazing.
Can you use swerve, allulose, etc?
You go girl! Wait, what do you mean it tastes like the 90's?
I made this with Wild Turkey Rye. God Damn. Yeah, it is a banger. I used my Wild Turkey Master Keep Cornerstone Rye.
Yes!!!! Love to hear it! 🥃
I wonder if you could substitute some of the vanilla and sugar with toasted marshmallows. Toasted marshmallow Amaretto sounds like it might would be good.
You probably could, but marshmallows really are just sugar with the addition of gelatin. I don’t know that toasting them first will affect the flavor of this much. But I’ve got a suggestion for you! I’d use a marshmallow to smoke the glass you’re going to drink from, and also use as a garnish! To do this, take a marshmallow, set it on fire, then smother the flame with your glass by just inverting it over the marshmallow. Let the smoke hang out in there for a minute before flipping it back over, the pour your amaretto cocktail in the smoked glass, and use the toasted marshmallow as a garnish 🥃
Also, if you want to get into making homemade marshmallows (they’re super easy, and I have a recipe on my website) you can flavor them with amaretto. Sort of the opposite of what you mentioned above, but still related! 😂
Thank you for cups and ounces
Really great video. Subbed.
Instead of fireball you might try Salish sea organic cinnamon liqueur or deZir cinnamon liqueur