Creme De Menthe
1 1/4 cups fresh mint leaves, slightly packed3 cups vodka
2 cups granulated sugar1 cup water
1 Teaspoon glycerine (optional)
8 drops green food coloring (optional)2 drops blue food coloring (optional)
Wash leaves in cold water several times. Shake or pat gently dry. Snip eachleaf into halves or thirds, discarding stems. Measure cut mint leaves toabove measurement. Combine leaves and vodka, steep for 2 weeks. Shakeoccasionally. Strain out leaves. Boil sugar and water together, cool. Add tovodka mixture, add optional ingredients. Age 1 to 3 months. Yield: 1 quart.
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