How to make a "Fresh Mint Liqueur"
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups fresh mint leaves
- 3 cups vodka
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp glycerine
- 8 drops green food coloring
- 2 drops blue food coloring
How to:
- Wash leaves in cold water several times
- Shake or pat dry gently
- Snip each leaf in half or thirds
- Discard stems
- Measure cut mint leaves, packing lightly
- Combine mint leaves and vodka in aging container
- Cap and let stand in a cool place for 2 weeks, shaking occasionally
- --After initial aging, strain leaves from liqueur, discard leaves
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and water
- Bring to a boil, stirring constantly
- Let cool
- Add cooled syrup to liqueur base, stirring to combine
- Add glycerine and food color, pour into aging container for secondary aging of 1-3 more months