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Mint Extract

This mint extract is worth the wait. It will surely add some zip to your favorite dish, drink or dessert.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Steeping Time 60 days
Total Time 60 days 5 minutes
Servings: 1 Pint
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Fresh Mint Leaves, packed
  • 2 Cups Vodka *

Equipment

  • Pint-Sized Mason Jar

Method
 

  1. Rinse the fresh mint and pat it dry.
  2. Remove the leaves from the stems.
  3. Crush the leaves with your hands to release some of the oils.
  4. Once the leaves start to give off oil, place them in a pint-sized mason jar.
  5. Fill the jar with vodka, leaving 1-inch of head space.  Be sure to completely cover the leaves with alcohol, so that mold does not form. 
  6. Place an airtight lid on the jar and shake the contents to combine.
  7. Store the jar in a cool, dark place and allow to steep for one to two months.
  8. When the extract is strong enough to your liking, strain the leaves from the vodka extract.

Notes

*  Use your favorite vodka, the cheapest you can find, or choose a gluten-free vodka from this Ultimate Guide to Gluten-Free Vodka.