To feed our constant need for Irish cream, Aldi has added yet another *two* delicious flavours to its already acclaimed collection of cream liqueurs. And this time, one's inspired by a certain chocolate treat we always reach for at Christmas... Karen is a freelance writer with more than 25 years of experience writing for an array of publications, including authoring several books. Read More

Hazel trees are often coppiced in managed woodland, with regenerating shoots allowing for harvests every few years. Due to its flexible nature, hazel wood traditional uses include fencing, baskets, and coracle boats’ frames. Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur is perhaps the most well-known hazelnut liqueur. Made in Italy and distilled using real hazelnuts, this comes as no surprise. The hazelnuts are grown in Piedmont, Italy and the result is a luxurious, premium, and extremely versatile hazelnut liqueur. Since most coconut liqueurs have a similar sweetness to amaretto you can use it in a 1:1 ratio. Just be sure you love the flavor of coconut before making this switch. 11. Cherry Liqueur

Whether it's a sweet and creamy drink or a bold and boozy concoction, hazelnut liqueur can elevate the flavor profile and make the drink more interesting.

Almond extract is much more concentrated than amaretto. Therefore, you will not need as much. Start with ⅓ the amount called for ( 1 teaspoon of almond extract for 1 tablespoon of amaretto). Add more if needed. 3. Almond Syrup Hi there, I'm Angela! I am an avid vintage cookbook collector, cook, baker, and total foodie. I love sharing new, fun, creative recipes and great classic recipes just like my Grandma used to make! Every recipe on BIWL is tested to ensure that cooks of any experience level can succeed. For those who don’t happen on a Hazel tree while out walking, or are beaten to the spoils by the local squirrel population, they are also readily available both shelled and unshelled in supermarkets at this time of year. One of the most popular brands of amaretto is Disaronno. However, depending on where you live you may have a variety of brands available at your liquor store. Even with so many brands available, there may be times when you need a substitute. Jump to: Make a sugar syrup by gently heating 150g sugar in about 200ml of water until it dissolves. Leave to cool, then add to the liqueur in increments until you are happy with the taste.Drago Hazelnut Liqueur is a sweet, simple liqueur that makes an excellent addition to coffee and vanilla ice cream. It’s made from toasted hazelnuts and distilled in extremely neutral alcohol to allow the sweet, nutty flavors of the hazelnuts to truly shine. Preheat oven to 350. Spread the hazelnuts out on a baking sheet and roast for 5-10 minutes or until fragrant. Cool to room temperature. To use marzipan as a substitute for amaretto simply add hot water to melt the marzipan. It will create a syrup-like consistency that can be used to add flavoring to your recipes.