Creme de Menthe Light Submitted by: Joanna | Date Added: 21 May 2015

Ingredients

Note: &nbsp;<p>This recipe is lighter than our full-strength Creme de Menthe recipe&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;1 3/4 cups water</p><p>&nbsp;2 cups sugar</p><p>&nbsp;3 1/4 cups 100 proof vodka&nbsp;</p><p>1 1/2 teaspoons <a href="http://allstarextracts.com/Peppermint-Flavor" target="_blank">All Star Extracts brand Peppermint Extract</a>&nbsp;</p><p>½ tsp <a href="http://allstarextracts.com/Glycerine" target="_blank">All Star Extracts Glycerine</a>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;green food coloring optional</p>

Cooking Instructions

<p>Combine the sugar and water</p><p>&nbsp;Heat until the sugar dissolves (happens quickly; no need to boil it), stirring frequently to hasten the process.&nbsp;</p><p>Allow to cool.
Once cool, add the vodka, peppermint extract, gylcerine and green coloring.

Makes:&nbsp; About 5 cups

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