Creme De Menthe 1

Name: Creme De Menthe 1
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 168 h
Total time: 168 h 15 min
Yield: 1 1/2 Quarts
Ingredients: 2 cups granulated sugar; 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons karo white corn syrup; 16 ounces 100 proof vodka; 1 1/2-2 teaspoons peppermint flavoring; 3 -5 drops green food coloring, to reach desired color (optional)

Submitted by Dee514

"I'm not sure where I got this recipe from, it may have come from a relative. Cooking time = aging time"

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Ready In:: 168hrs 15mins
Ingredients:: 6
Yields:: 1 1/2 Quarts

ingredients

2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups water
2 tablespoons karo white corn syrup
16 ounces 100 proof vodka
1 ¹⁄₂ - 2 teaspoons peppermint flavoring
3 -5 drops green food coloring, to reach desired color (optional)

directions

In a large sauce pan, dissolve sugar in water.
Add Karo syrup, and bring mixture to a boil.
Boil for 10 minutes.
Remove from heat, and let syrup cool to room temperature.
When syrup has cooled, add vodka, peppermint flavoring and (optional) food coloring.
Stir to mix well, and bottle.
Store tightly sealed for 1 to 2 weeks before using.

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this is a real christmasy after dinner drink sipping after a heavy meal is good over a couple of ice cubes

Dienia B.

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Dee514

United States

I'm married (53 years to the same lucky guy) and have 2 kids, a daughter 47, a son 43, and 2 beautiful grand daughters (11 yrs and 14 yrs). I have always enjoyed cooking and baking, especially breads :)

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