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Homemade Peppermint Extract
Make fragrant, minty extract at home with fresh peppermint and vodka.
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Method
1
Roughly bruise the peppermint leaves to release their oils and place them in a clean, dry glass jar.
2
Pour in the vodka, making sure the leaves are fully submerged.
3
Seal the jar and store it in a cool, dark place for 4 weeks, gently shaking it once a day during the first week.
4
Strain the extract through a fine-mesh sieve or coffee filter into a clean glass bottle, discarding the leaves.
5
Seal, label, and store in a cool, dark place.
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