Creme de Menthe
GreekVegetarianIntermediate30 minBy Northstar
Ingredients
Servings
4
- 0 cup fresh mint leaves, slightly packed
- 3 cup vodka
- 2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp glycerine (optional)
- 8 drop green food coloring (optional)
- 2 drop blue food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Wash leaves in cold water several times.
- 2
Shake or pat gently dry.
- 3
Snip each leaf into halves or thirds, discarding stems.
- 4
Measure cut mint leaves to above measurement.
- 5
Combine leaves and vodka, steep for 2 weeks.
- 6
Shake occasionally.
- 7
Strain out leaves.
- 8
Boil sugar and water together, cool.
- 9
Add to vodka mixture, add optional ingredients.
- 10
Age 1 to 3 months.
- 11
Yield: 1 quart.
Tags
greekpotpourri-recipes