Peppermint Liqueur
Transform your holiday celebrations with this luscious homemade Peppermint Liqueur, a boozy blend of cool, refreshing peppermint and smooth vodka. This quick and easy recipe pairs a homemade simple syrup with peppermint extract and optional green food coloring for a festive touch. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep and cook time, this liqueur is perfect for sipping on its own, pouring over ice, or mixing into holiday cocktails. With its vibrant flavor and irresistible aroma, this DIY liqueur also makes an excellent homemade gift. Store it in a cool place and savor its velvety flavors for up to three months! Keywords: peppermint liqueur recipe, homemade liqueur, peppermint vodka, festive drinks, holiday cocktails.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 750 ml Vodka
- 200 grams Sugar
- 200 ml Water
- 2 teaspoons Peppermint extract
- 3 drops Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water over medium heat.
Stir continuously until the sugar has completely dissolved and the mixture becomes a clear syrup. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature, approximately 10 minutes.
In a large sterile glass jar or bottle, combine the vodka and the cooled sugar syrup.
Add the peppermint extract to the mixture and stir to combine thoroughly.
If desired, add the green food coloring for a festive touch. Add a drop or two at a time and stir until the mixture reaches your preferred hue.
Seal the jar or bottle tightly and store in a cool, dark place for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, shake the liqueur gently to ensure the ingredients are well mixed.
Serve neat, over ice, or as an ingredient in cocktails. Store any remaining liqueur in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2560 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 205.9 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 206.3 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 19 mg | 0% | |
*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.
