Mardi Gras: DIY Creme de Menthe Recipe!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves (divided)
• 1 1/2 cups vodka
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup water

Procedures

1. 1
   Measure out 1 cup of mint leaves and tear them in quarters Place mint leaves in a sealable glass jar and pour vodka on top. Shake and let steep for 12 hours.
   
2. 2
   After steeping is complete, strain mint leaves from infused vodka. Return infused vodka to the jar.
   
3. 3
   Bring the water and sugar to a boil, and let simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool, then add syrup to mint-infused vodka.
   
4. 4
   Take the additional 1/2 cup of mint leaves, tear them, and add them to the jar. Shake and let steep for 10 hours.
   
5. 5
   Strain twice to remove all mint leaves, keep in resealable bottle.
   
   Source: http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/12/diy-homemade-creme-de-menthe-recipe.html