- Homemade
Creme de Menthe
with fresh mint
leaves
Place in large jar- 2 C fresh clean
mint leaves
Pour over
- 4 cups vodka
Let sit 36 - 48 hours
Strain and toss leaves
- Boil /simmer
about 5 minutes
1 1/2 cups sugar
- in 1 cup
water
-
- Cool, then add
syrup to mint-infused vodka.
Add a few drops green food color if
desired
-
- Keep in
Resealable bottle.
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Creme de
Menthe recipe
with mint extract
- 8 cups
sugar
- 6 cups
water
- 1 pint 188 proof
grain alcohol
- 1 oz pure mint
extract
- 1 t green food
coloring
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- Bring sugar and
water to a boil and simmer for 10
minutes. Cool. Add the remaining
ingredients and stir. Cover and let sit
for 1 month.
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