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Peppermint Liqueur

Peppermint Liqueur

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Course Alcoholic, Beverages
Servings 4 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp peppermint oil OR 2 teaspoons peppermint extract (For stronger mint taste, add 3/4 teaspoon of peppermint oil or 3 teaspoons of peppermint extract)
  • 3 cups vodka
  • 4 to 6 drops red or green coloring (optional)

Instructions
 

  • --Make sugar syrup: in a small saucepan, combine water and sugar; over medium heat, cook until sugar is dissolved and liquid is clear--approx. 5 min. Let cool completely.
  • --Into a sterile quart jar with tight fitting lid, pour vodka, sugar syrup, and peppermint oil or extract. Stir well. Store in cool, dark place, allowing it to steep for 2 weeks. Turn jar upside down every 2-3 days to mix, or remove lid and stir. Transfer to smaller sterile bottles, if desired.
  • NOTE: For a sweeter, thicker liqueur, add more sugar syrup.
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