italian herb liqueur

Name: Italian Herb Liqueur
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 1 pint
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup(s) vodka; 6 - bay leaves; 1 - sprig rosemary; 10 - mint leaves (i like peppermint); 10 - chamomile flowers; 10 - sweet basil leaves; 3 - cloves; 3 - saffron filaments; 1 - zest from lemon; 2 cup(s) sugar; 1 cup(s) water

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42 Pinches

Stormy Stewart

Mio, MI

Updated on Jun 16, 2011

Italian herb liqueur is a sweet combination that's full of flavor and a wonderful addition to any Italian dinner. Very refreshing

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

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yield 1 pint

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups vodka
6 bay leaves
1 sprig rosemary
10 mint leaves (i like peppermint)
10 chamomile flowers
10 sweet basil leaves
3 cloves
3 saffron filaments
1 zest from lemon
2 cups sugar
1 cup water

How To Make italian herb liqueur

Step 1

Combine vodka, herbs and lemon zest in a clean glass jar. Cover and let stand in a cool, dark place for 3 weeks, giving the mixture a shake every few days.

Step 2

Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan. Boil until the sugar has completely dissolved. Allow to cool.
Step 3

Strain vodka mixture through a coffee filter into a clean jar or bottle with an airtight lid. Sweeten to taste with the sugar syrup. Cover and let stand for 4 weeks.
Step 4

Store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.
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