Homemade Chocolate Liqueur Recipe
This homemade chocolate liqueur recipe is an old family treasure that is made with cocoa powder. It makes a perfect gift for the holidays and is very inexpensive to make.
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 156kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 ½ cups water
- 7 tablespoons raw unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups alcohol such as vodka or a combination of vodka and brandy or rum
- 1 Pinch of salt optional
- 1 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and cocoa powder. If using, add a pinch of salt and the vanilla bean or extract.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, occasionally stirring, until the sugar has dissolved and the cocoa powder has thoroughly mixed with the water to create a smooth syrup.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes, occasionally stirring, until the mixture thickens up slightly.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, stir in the alcohol and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into clean bottles with tight-fitting lids. Store the bottles in a cool, dark place for at least two weeks, shaking the bottles vigorously every day to ensure that the flavors are well combined.
- After two weeks, strain the liqueur through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove any sediment.
- Transfer the liqueur to clean bottles with tight-fitting lids and store them in a cool, dark place for at least a month to allow the flavors to develop.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.3mg
