Ingredients

1/2 lb fresh almonds

2 cups brandy

1 Tbsp grated orange peel

1 Tbsp vanilla extract

1 dried apricot, chopped

1 cup vodka

1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water

Preparation

Chop almonds, put in jar with apricot, brandy, vodkja, vanilla and orange peel. Steep 6-8 weeks. Strain and filter. Boil sugar and water together until sugar is dissolved, and let cool. Add to mixture. Bottle and/or serve.