Combine the sugar and water. Heat until the sugar dissolved (happens quickly; no need to boil it), stirring frequently to hasten the process. <p>Allow to cool. </p><p>Once cool, add the vodka, peppermint extract and green coloring. </p><p>Makes: About 5 cups </p><p>
<b>Variation:</b>
Some people like their liqueurs a little less sweet. To compensate for the reduction in sugar, glycerine is added to give the liqueur the smoothness expected. <a href="”http://allstarextracts.com/Glycerine”" target="”_blank”">Glycerine</a> is a natural sugar that won't affect the taste of your liqueur.
See <a href="http://recipes.allstarextracts.com/?p=recipe&recipe=7" target="_blank">Creme de Menthe Light</a> for recipe.</p>