Fresh Mint LiqueurAlcoholic

Ingredients for a "Fresh Mint Liqueur"

• Mint
• Vodka
• Sugar
• Water
• Glycerine
• Food Coloring
• Food Coloring

Quantities for one drink:

• 1 1/4 Cup Fresh Mint Leaves
• Slightly Packed
• 3 Cups Vodka
• 2 Cups Granulated Sugar
• 1 Cup Water
• 1 tsp Glycerine
• 8 Drops Green Food Coloring
• 2 Drops Blue Food Coloring

Blending Instructions:

• 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 sucepan, 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