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Creme de Menthe recipe - Homemade Liqueur served in a Collins Glass
Alcoholic

Creme de Menthe

Serve in a Collins Glass
Homemade Liqueur

Ingredients

  • Sugar
    8 cups
  • Water
    6 cups
  • Grain alcohol
    1 pint
  • Peppermint extract
    1 oz pure
  • Food coloring
    1 tblsp green

Instructions

Bring sugar and water to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Cool. Add the remaining ingredients and stir. Cover and let ripen for 1 month.

Expert Tips

Expert Tips

Glassware Tip

The Collins glass is taller than a highball, perfect for drinks with more mixer. Stack your ice to the top for maximum refreshment.

Fresh Herb Tip

Gently slap fresh herbs between your palms before adding to your drink. This releases essential oils and aromatics without bruising the leaves or creating bitter flavors.

Sweetener Tip

Make your own simple syrup by dissolving equal parts sugar and hot water. It mixes more smoothly than granulated sugar and allows precise sweetness control.

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