DIY Mint Extract

• Produce

  • 1 cup Mint, fresh leaves

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 1 1/2 cups Vodka

Found on theprairiehomestead.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh mint leaves (I used Peppermint, but feel free to play around with other varieties)
• 1½ to 2 cups of vodka (any vodka will work-- I get the cheap stuff)
• Time...

Directions

• Harvest the mint, and give it a quick rinse. Pat dry.
• Remove the leaves from the stems, and discard the stems.
• Crush and smash the leaves in your hands--this will help to release some of the oils and give the process a jump start.
• Place the leaves in a pint-sized glass jar, and fill the jar the rest of the way with vodka.
• Give it a shake and set aside in a cool, dark place.
• Allow the mixture to steep for one to two months. Take a peek every so often to see if its strong enough for you.
• Strain the leaves, and bottle the finished extract in cute little jars.