Creme De Menthe - Dairy Free

A yummy liqure that is great to use in Martini's. Also a wonderful holiday gift. Allow for 4 weeks to sit.

• Ready In: 576 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 1
• Yields: 1 quart

Ingredients

• 12  fresh mint leaves or 6  teaspoons dried mint or 2 -4  teaspoons  mint extract
• 3  cups vodka
• 2  cups sugar
• 1  cup water

Directions

1. Soak mint leaves (or extract) in the vodka for 14 days, shaking once daily.
2. Strain out mint leaves.
3. Mix sugar and water in pot.
4. Heat at moderatly high heat and cook 5 minutes.
5. Let cool, then add to vodka.
6. Put into a glass jar and sit in a cool, dark place for 2 more weeks.
7. Add green food colouring (until it reaches appealing colour).
8. Place in bottle and enjoy or label for a gift.