Cordial Peppermint Sweet Liqueur (Printable version)

Sweet peppermint liqueur blends fresh mint and vodka, ideal chilled or drizzled over desserts.

# List of ingredients:

01 - 1 cup fresh peppermint leaves, washed and lightly packed

02 - 2 cups vodka (minimum 40% ABV)

03 - 1 cup granulated sugar

04 - 1 cup water

05 - 2 to 3 drops natural green food coloring

01 - Place peppermint leaves in a clean, sealable glass jar and cover completely with vodka.

02 - Seal the jar and store in a cool, dark place for 1 to 2 weeks, gently shaking every few days.

03 - After steeping, strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, discarding the leaves.

04 - Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan; heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves completely. Cool to room temperature.

05 - Mix the cooled syrup into the strained peppermint vodka and stir thoroughly.

06 - Add 2 to 3 drops of natural green food coloring if desired for visual appeal.

07 - Transfer the cordial into a clean, sterilized bottle. Store refrigerated or in a cool, dark place. Serve chilled.

01 -

It uses up fresh mint like nothing else and turns it into something you can enjoy for months.
The process is so simple you can start it and forget about it until the jar calls your name from the cupboard.
It makes people happy in ways store bought liqueurs just dont.

02 -

Do not skip cooling the syrup all the way down or the heat will cook off some of the delicate mint flavor youve been waiting weeks for.
High proof vodka makes a huge difference in how much mint oil it extracts, so dont settle for the cheapest bottle on the shelf.

03 -

Bruise the mint leaves gently with your hands before adding the vodka to release even more essential oils.
If you want a clearer cordial, strain it twice through cheesecloth or a coffee filter.