Cheap Liqueur

Create your own delightfully customizable homemade liqueur with this budget-friendly recipe that's as simple as it is versatile. Combining the smooth warmth of vodka with a sweet vanilla-infused syrup, this "Cheap Liqueur" can be tailored to your taste with optional flavored extracts like almond, orange, or mint, and a pop of food coloring for a festive touch. Requiring just 15 minutes of prep time and basic pantry staples, this recipe is perfect for impressing guests or crafting thoughtful, edible gifts on a budget. Let it sit for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld, and enjoy it straight, in your favorite cocktails, or as a decadent addition to desserts. This homemade liqueur is your ticket to DIY decadence without breaking the bank!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 15

Ingredients

• 750 ml Vodka
• 200 grams Granulated sugar
• 250 ml Water
• 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Optional: Flavored extract (e.g., almond, orange, or mint)
• 2 drops Optional: Food coloring

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water.

Step 2

Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves completely. This should take about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low and let the syrup simmer very gently for another 2–3 minutes. Ensure it doesn’t boil.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the simple syrup to cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.

Step 5

Once the syrup has cooled, pour the vodka into a large, clean glass jar or bottle.

Step 6

Add the cooled simple syrup to the vodka and mix thoroughly.

Step 7

Stir in the vanilla extract and, if desired, the flavored extract and food coloring.

Step 8

Seal the bottle or jar and give it a gentle shake to combine everything well.

Step 9

Allow the liqueur to sit for at least 24 hours before using to let the flavors meld together. For best results, store for a week before drinking.

Step 10

Serve as is, use in cocktails, or add to desserts for a delicious homemade touch!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1220.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2542.4

Total Fat 0.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 16.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 201.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 201.9g
Protein 0.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 17.0mg	0%
Iron 0.3mg	0%
Potassium 42mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.0%

Protein: 0.0%

Carbs: 100.0%