| 1 | Chop the hazlenuts to release the flavor of the nut and add to vodka, vanilla bean, and allspice. |
| 2 | Age for 2 weeks, shaking lightly occasionally. |
| 3 | Strain and filter until clear. |
| 4 | Add sugar syrup, if desired, and age for an additional 3 weeks. |
| 5 | Ready to serve. |
| 6 | Makes a nice gift and is nice over ice cream as well as an aperitif. |
| 7 | *try using pistachios which also make a delicious liqueur. |
| 8 | If flavor is too weak, add more nuts and resteep a week before adding the sugar syrup. |
| 9 | Yield: 1 pint container: wide mouth quart ja |
