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Peppermint Liqueur

By: HYNCH 
"Peppermint liqueur has been made at the Cape (South Africa) since before 1800. Very refreshing!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (2)

Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups white sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 2 1/2 cups brandy
  • 3 drops peppermint oil
  • 3 drops green food coloring

Directions

  1. Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir to dissolve the sugar, making a thick syrup. Stir in the peppermint oil and green food coloring. Allow to cool slightly before stirring in brandy. Pour into a bottle and seal.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2009 by Louiselombard   view full review
As a South African I am familiar with what this should taste like and it is close, but not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2009 by molly   view full review
This was a hit at my African Dinner Party. I used teh cheapest brandy that I could find and...

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