Homemade Mint Extract
No need to buy store bought extract when you can make your own easily! Perfect for holiday baking or gift giving, lovely in hot chocolate and great in the summer in mint chocolate chip ice cream!
Servings 16
Calories 36kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup mint leaves
- 1 cup vodka
Instructions
- Place the mint leaves in a clean mason jar.
- Using a muddler or a wooden spoon, crush them gently to release some of the oils.
- Pour over the vodka and push the leaves down to keep them submerged.
- Store in a cool dark place for 30 days, shaking occasionally.
- Strain and store in a lidded bottle in the pantry.
Notes
This will keep indefinitely, but I like to make a fresh batch each summer.
Nutrition
Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg