Mint Extract is a great way to preserve your abundant mint harvests. This recipe works well with chocolate mint or any type of mint you have growing in the garden. With two simple ingredients, you can create a flavour-enhancing extract to use in your cooking and baking. No need for the fake store-bought Mint extracts! This homemade mint extract is a great addition to your homestead.
Chocolate Mint Extract
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Additional Time:
1 month
Total Time:
1 month 5 minutes
Capture and store the delicious minty flavours straight from your garden. Great for baking and cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mint
- 1 1/2 cups Vodka
Instructions
- Wash the mint and pat dry to remove excess moisture.
- Roughly chop the mint and add to a clean, sterilized jar.
- Pour over the vodka and secure the lid.
- Allow to steep for 1-2 months in a dark place. Shake the jar every few days to help infuse until the vodka smell is replaced by Mint.
- Remove and strain off the Mint leaves and store in a clean, sterilized jar.
Notes
The ratios can be a little rough with this just make sure the leaves are covered with the vodka.
Will keep for a long time but I suggest using it within a year.
The leaves and mixture will go brown as they infuse. Dried leaves may hold their colour better.