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By Monica              Makes 4 cups

This liqueur is similar to peppermint schnapps and is delicious for sipping by itself or as a cocktail mixer. It makes a great holiday gift.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint oil OR 2 teaspoons peppermint extract (For stronger mint taste, add 3/4 teaspoon of peppermint oil or 3 teaspoons of peppermint extract)
• 3 cups Vodka
• 4-6 drops red or green food coloring (optional)

Directions

--Make sugar syrup: in small saucepan,  combine water and sugar; over medium heat, cook until sugar is dissolved and liquid is clear--approx. 5 min. Let cool completely.
--Into a sterile quart jar with tight fitting  lid, pour vodka, sugar syrup, and peppermint oil or extract. Stir well. Store in cool, dark place, allowing it to steep for 2 weeks. Turn jar upside down every 2-3 days to mix, or remove lid and stir. Transfer to smaller sterile bottles, if desired.
NOTE: For a sweeter, thicker liqueur, add more sugar syrup.

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