Crme De Menthe
Indulge in the refreshing sweetness of homemade Crème de Menthe, a vibrant mint liqueur that’s irresistibly smooth and aromatic. Crafted with fresh spearmint leaves, a simple sugar syrup, and unflavored vodka, this customizable recipe offers the perfect balance of herbal freshness and sweetness, with the optional addition of green food coloring for that classic emerald hue. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep time (plus steeping), this DIY liqueur is ideal for sipping as a digestif, mixing into cocktails, or adding a minty twist to desserts. With its all-natural ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, Crème de Menthe brings an elevated, artisanal touch to your home bar or kitchen creations. Perfectly versatile and utterly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh mint leaves (spearmint is recommended)
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 2 cups Vodka (unflavored, 80 proof)
- 4 drops Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the mint leaves thoroughly under cold water and pat dry with a clean towel.
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves completely and the liquid becomes clear. This will create a simple syrup.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the simple syrup cool for about 10 minutes.
Add the fresh mint leaves to a large, clean glass jar or container with a tight-fitting lid. Using the back of a spoon or a muddler, gently bruise the leaves to release their oils.
Pour the cooled simple syrup and vodka over the mint leaves in the jar. Stir the mixture well to combine.
Seal the jar tightly and place it in a cool, dark place. Let the mixture steep for 24–48 hours, shaking the jar gently once or twice a day to ensure even flavor distribution. The longer it steeps, the stronger the mint flavor will be.
Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean bottle or jar, removing all mint leaves.
If desired, add 3–4 drops of green food coloring to give the liqueur its classic green hue. Stir well to combine.
Seal the bottle or jar and store it in the refrigerator or a cool, dark place. Crème de Menthe will keep for several months.
Serve chilled as an after-dinner drink, use in cocktails, or drizzle over desserts like ice cream for a minty treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2719 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 423.5 g | 154% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 400.0 g | ||
| Protein | 11.8 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 426 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 800 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
