Mint Liqueur

Directions

1. 1
   In a quart jar combine leaves, vodka and 1 cup sugar.
2. 2
   Seal jar tightly, and place in a dry, dark place for about 2 weeks.
3. 3
   After two weeks, strain the liquid using a double layer of cheese cloth. Gently squeeze the mint leaves, getting as much juice as possible.
4. 4
   In a fresh quart jar, add the second cup of sugar, glycerin, water to top and the strained liquid. Seal and store again in a dark place until sugar is dissolved.
5. 5
   Once the sugar has all dissolved, bottle the resulting liqueur in a fresh bottle and let age for roughly 3 months.