Mint Extract

Happy Sunday everyone. Today's post is about making mint extract with my granddaughter, Abigail. She is such a lovely assistant. :)

Ingredients:

• Fresh or dried mint leaves (I used fresh since I have a plant that I've managed to keep alive)

• Vodka, I used 80 proof

• Glass Jar with lid

• Small glass jars if you are planning to eventually pour into smaller doses

Fill your jar half full with mint leaves. If you are using dried mint leaves, only fill 1/2 full.

Pour the vodka over the leaves until they are completely covered and the jar is full. Cover with the lid and shake.

Store your extract in a cool dark place and shake every day while it steeps.

After 2-4 weeks your extract will smell strongly of mint and will be ready. Strain the mint leaves and compost them. (Keep giving back to your earth). Store the extract in a glass bottle.

The second picture contains Abigail's sticker for this solution. LOL