DIY Mint Extract
So easy. Great use for garden mint. Ten minutes. 2 ingredients: mint leaves & vodka. For all your favorite recipes and drinks.
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes Total Time 10 minutes minutes
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves de-stemmed, washed and patted dry
- 1 1/2 cups vodka
Place clean mint leaves in a pint mason jar.
Muddle (lightly crush) leaves with a wooden spoon.
Fill jar with 1 1/2 cups vodka.
Lightly stir, then screw on the lid.
Put in a dark closet or pantry for 1-2 months.
Use a strainer and remove leaves, then pour extract into glass jars for gifting or keeping.