Homemade Mint Extract Recipes

HOMEMADE MINT EXTRACT

Steps:

• If you are using mint from your garden check the leaves for cocoons. Wash the mint and pat dry.
• Remove the leaves from the stem and lightly crush them to help release the oils.
• Place the leaves in a clean glass jar. Add the vodka and keep in a dark place.
• Shake occasionally. Let sit for 6 to 8 weeks. Remove the leaves and set aside for use.

HOMEMADE MINT EXTRACT RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. Wash your mint leaves and pat them dry with a towel or toss them in your salad spinner. 2. Cut your mint with herb scissors or place it in the jar and crush it using a muddler. 3. Place your crushed mint leaves in a clean glass jar (if they're not already in the jar!) and add alcohol. Pour enough to cover the leaves, about 1.5 cups. 4. Place in a cool, dark location for 4-6. Every week or so, or as often as you remember, shake up the jar. 5. Strain the extract through cheesecloth or a mesh strainer and bottle for storage.

HOMEMADE PEPPERMINT EXTRACT

Steps:

• Rinse mint leaves and add them to a canning jar. You may need to pack them in with a spoon to get everything to fit.
• Pour vodka over the leaves. Add the lid and ring and tighten to fingertip tight.
• Place 1 cup of water in the Instant Pot and place a wire rack inside. Add the jars.
• Put the lid on the Instant Pot, set the vent to "sealing" and press Manual>high pressure>30 minutes.
• Allow for a natural release. Carefully remove the hot jars from the Instant Pot and place on a towel to fully cool.
• Store in a cool dry place and use in a 1:1 ratio as store-bought extracts.
• Rinse mint leaves and add them to a canning jar. You may need to pack them in with a spoon to get everything to fit.m
• Pour vodka over the leaves. Put a lid on the jar and shake a few times.
• Store in a cool dark place, shaking once a day for the first few weeks. After that, shake it whenever you think of it.
• The mint extract will be ready when the liquid smells strongly of peppermint and not alcohol.