Minty Elixir

Minty Elixir is a delightful, homemade liquor with a refreshing mint flavor. It's easy to make and only requires a couple of days to create a smooth and minty spirit that can be added to a variety of drinks for an extra kick of mintiness.

Minty Elixir

A delightful, homemade mint-flavored liquor that adds a refreshing kick to any drink.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mint leaves
  • 1 1/2 oz cheap vodka
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 1/2 oz granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Tear up the mint leaves and place them in a jar.
  2. Pour the vodka over the mint leaves and let it steep for about 12 hours, leaving the jar uncovered.
  3. Strain the mint leaves from the vodka.
  4. Boil the water and sugar together until the sugar completely dissolves, stirring constantly, and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to create simple syrup.
  5. Add the simple syrup to the vodka and the remaining mint leaves.
  6. Let the mixture steep for another 10-12 hours uncovered to allow the heat to escape.
  7. Strain out the mint leaves, ensuring all of them are removed.
  8. Add a few drops of green food coloring if desired.
  9. Store the Minty Elixir in a resealable container.