
Originally Posted by
Zoner
They're new recipes I got from "Top Secret Insider's Recipes: Master Edition"; haven't got a chance to try em out. Here's a couple more:
Creme De Menthe
1 1/4 cups fresh mint leaves, slightly packed
3 cups vodka
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 Teaspoon glycerine (optional)
8 drops green food coloring (optional)
2 drops blue food coloring (optional)
Wash leaves in cold water several times. Shake or pat gently dry. Snip each
leaf into halves or thirds, discarding stems. Measure cut mint leaves to
above measurement. Combine leaves and vodka, steep for 2 weeks. Shake
occasionally. Strain out leaves. Boil sugar and water together, cool. Add to
vodka mixture, add optional ingredients. Age 1 to 3 months. Yield: 1 quart.
Grand Marnier
4 medium Oranges
1 Vanilla bean
2 1/2 cups Vodka
1 cup Brandy
1 cup white granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
Look for firm, heavy oranges which indicates lots of juice,
and smooth−skinned ones free from soft spots and mold.
Wash and peel oranges making sure to scrape ALL white rind
from the peels to avoid bitter flavor. Slice in strips and add to
liquor and vanilla bean. Steep 2−3 weeks, strain and filter.
Boil together water and sugar for about 5 minutes at a full boil
and be sure the sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool.
Add sugar syrup to orange liquor and let age for 4 weeks.
Peppermint Schnapps
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 16−oz. bottle light corn syrup
2 cups 80−proof vodka
2 teaspoons peppermint extract
Combine sugar and corn syrup in a 2 quart pan over medium heat. Heat until
sugar dissolves, stirring regularly (about 5 minutes). When sugar has
dissolved, add vodka and stir well. Remove mixture from heat and cover
tighly with lid. Let cool. Add peppermint extract to mixture and pour into a
sealable bottle.