Chocolate Liqueur

Total Time Prep: 5 min. + standing Cook: 10 min. + cooling
Yield 3-1/2 cups
Every home bar and pantry should have a bottle of chocolate liqueur on hand for cocktails, hot cocoa, desserts and more. This easy DIY recipe ensures you'll never run out.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups vodka
  • 1-1/3 cups cacao nibs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder, optional
  • 4 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In a 1-qt. glass jar, combine vodka and cacao nibs. Cover with a lid and let stand for 2 weeks, shaking occasionally.
  2. Strain vodka mixture through a cheesecloth-lined colander; discard cacao nibs. Strain mixture again through a large coffee filter-lined fine-mesh sieve or colander, stirring occasionally. Repeat with a fresh coffee filter.
  3. In a small saucepan bring sugar and water to a boil. Add espresso powder, if desired. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool completely.
  4. Add to vodka mixture; stir in vanilla extract. Pour into glass bottles; seal tightly. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 ounces: 132 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

Boozy chocolate might be the best thing since sliced bread. When added to popular cocktails, it provides a deep, dark chocolate flavor to sweeten the drink. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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