Creme De Menthe - Dairy Free |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 34560 Minutes |
Ready In: 34570 Minutes Servings: 42 |
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A yummy liqure that is great to use in Martini's. Also a wonderful holiday gift. Allow for 4 weeks to sit. Ingredients:
12 fresh mint leaves or 6 teaspoons dried mint or 2 -4 teaspoons mint extract |
3 cups vodka |
2 cups sugar |
1 cup water |
Directions:
1. Soak mint leaves (or extract) in the vodka for 14 days, shaking once daily.
2. Strain out mint leaves.
3. Mix sugar and water in pot.
4. Heat at moderatly high heat and cook 5 minutes.
5. Let cool, then add to vodka.
6. Put into a glass jar and sit in a cool, dark place for 2 more weeks.
7. Add green food colouring (until it reaches appealing colour).
8. Place in bottle and enjoy or label for a gift.
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