Amaretto Liqueur

Combine Sugar and 3/4 Collins Glass Water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer until all Sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and cool. In an aGing container, combine apricot halves, Almond Extract, Grain Alcohol with 1/2 Collins Glass Water, and Brandy. Stir in cooled Simple Syrup Mixture. Cap and let age for 2 days. Remove apricot halves. (Save apricot halves, can be used for cooking). Add Food Coloring and glycerin. Stir, recap and continue aGing for 1 to 2 months. Re-bottle as desired. Liqueur is ready to serve but will continue to improve with additional aGing.