Ingredients
1/2 pound toasted hazelnuts
1 1/2 cup vodka
3/4 cup brandy
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
Chop the hazelnuts int a food processor or blender. Move to a glass jug and add the vodka and Cover and let stand for 2-3

weeks shaking several times a week.

Strain and filter out all solids and discard the solids. Pour the liqueur back into the cleaned jug.

Over medium-high heat, boil the water and sugars until dissolved. Let cool until just warm. Add this syrup and the vanilla to the liqueur. Stir and bottle.