Enjoy the fresh minty flavor of this greenish-yellow liqueur.
Prep Time10mins
Cook Time22hrs
Total Time22hrs10mins
Course: Alcoholic drink
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Créme de Menthe
Servings: 3cups
Author: Ishani Bose
Ingredients
1cupmint leavestorn
1cupwater
1.5cupsvodka
0.5cupsugar
0.5cupmint leavesfresh
Instructions
To make Créme de Menthe, place 1 cup of torn mint leaves into 1.5 cups of vodka and steep overnight, then strain.
Make a simple syrup by boiling ½ cup of sugar with 1 cup of water. Allow the mixture to cool.
Combine infused vodka, simple syrup, and ½ cup of fresh mint leaves and steep overnight.
Strain completely, removing all particles. You can use it to make cocktails or in baking.
Notes
Créme de Menthe is a very sweet and strongly flavored liqueur that is best enjoyed in a mixed cocktail like a Grasshopper, Stinger, or a festive milkshake!