Portuguese Licoro

This homemade liqueur recipe originates from the island of St. Michael in the Azores. It is a family favorite at Christmas time.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 143 Calories

Ingredients

• 6 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
• 4 ½ cups white sugar
• 1 quart milk
• ½ lemon
• 2 vanilla beans
• 1 quart whiskey

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a gallon container combine whiskey, lemon, sugar, milk, chocolate squares and vanilla beans. Keep at room temperature for 10 days, stirring once a day.n

Step 2

After 10 days, remove the lemon half, chocolate and vanilla beans. Insert a coffee filter into a large funnel. pour the liquid through the filter into a gallon jug. Change filter as needed. A clear yellow solution should result. This liqueur can be stored in a sealed bottle at room temperature.n