- #Peppermint vodka how to
- #Peppermint vodka free
Homemade extracts make classy gifts (Christmas IS coming folks!)- but they take a month or two to make, which is why now is the perfect time to start in order to have them ready for the holidays.
Here’s a link for making alcohol-free vanilla, I’m assuming you could follow this method for other varieties…
Some folks make alcohol-free extracts using vegetable glycerin, although I have yet to try that. 
I kinda want to scream, “ It’s for homemade extracts! Really!” when I go to check out.
Yes, I feel really weird dragging my two small children into the liquor store so I can buy a giant jug of vodka. I usually use the cheapest vodka I can find for my extracts. The most important thing is that you completely cover the leaves with the alcohol, so they don’t mold. The amounts on this don’t have to be exact- feel to use more or less mint/vodka. Strain the leaves, and bottle the finished extract in cute little jars. Prepare to indulge in the creamy, sweet peppermint flavors. Take a peek every so often to see if it’s strong enough for you.ħ. Roasting chestnuts and need the perfect drink to complement the mood The Smirnoff Peppermint martini is the ultimate holiday cocktail. Allow the mixture to steep for one to two months. Give it a shake and set aside in a cool, dark place.Ħ. Place the leaves in a pint-sized glass jar, and fill the jar the rest of the way with vodka.ĥ. Crush and smash the leaves in your hands–this will help to release some of the oils and give the process a jump start.Ĥ. Remove the leaves from the stems, and discard the stems.ģ. Harvest the mint, and give it a quick rinse. 1 1/2 to 2 cups of vodka (any vodka will work– I get the cheap stuff)ġ. #Peppermint vodka free
1 cup fresh mint leaves (I used Peppermint, but feel free to play around with other varieties).I had a TON of mint this year (it appears as though it’s the only thing I can’t easily kill…) and it even survived our first snow storm. But did you know you can make other extracts too? This homemade stevia extract and today’s mint extract recipe are two of my favs! Homemade vanilla extract is super-duper easy to make, and there are tutorials all over the place. Whether it be homemade tortillas, refried beans, or breadcrumbs, I feel like I’ve won every time I can put one more thing on my “never-buy-again” list.
#Peppermint vodka how to
I get such a kick out of figuring out how to make commonly purchased items from scratch.
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