How to make homemade Creme De Menthe

Liqueurs, also known as cordials, are flavored distilled beverages that are sometimes sipped, but more often become part of a mixed drink recipe or as an element in cooking. Creme de Menthe is a minty liqueur that is a principal ingredient in cocktails such as the Grasshopper and Stinger and in desserts as well. Using a very few ingredients, make your own economic version of creme de menthe at home.

Things You'll Need

• 1 saucepan
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 cups vodka
• 2 tsp. peppermint extract
• Sterilized canning jar and lid, quart-sized
• Decorative bottle

Instructions

1. Combine the sugar and water in the saucepan and bring it to a boil. Simmer for five minutes, then remove it from the burner and let it cool.

2. Add the vodka and peppermint extract. Stir briefly to incorporate all the ingredients.

3. Place the mixture in the canning jar and cover it with the lid. Allow the creme de menthe to ripen for at least a month. Decant into a decorative sterilized container when the month is up.

Tips & Warnings

• For top-quality creme de menthe, use top quality vodka.

• Add a bit of green food coloring to the liqueur if you like.

References

• Epinions: Creme de Menthe-Homemade and Cheap
• Food.com: Homemade Creme de Menthe
• Drinks Mixer: Creme de Menthe Recipe

Resources

• Homemade-Liqueurs: Making Homemade Liqueurs
• Liqueur Web: Making Liqueurs and Cordials-Liqueur Recipes