Shelly's Recipe

CHOCOLATE MINT LIQUEUR

Category: Beverages and Cocktails

Brown Sugar Syrup
1 cup golden brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups water

Combine sugars and water in a small saucepan and heat to boiling, stirring often. Lower the heat and simmer 5 minutes or until the sugar is dissolved. Pour into a jar and cool to room temperature. Store in the refrigerator.

Liqueur Mixture
2 2/3 cups vodka
1 recipe Brown Sugar Syrup
2 tbsp chocolate extract
4 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp peppermint extract

Stir all the ingredients together in a large glass jar. Store, tightly covered, in a cool, dark place for at least 1 month. It will keep at room temperature for 3 months. Refrigerate it for longer storage. Makes about 5 cups.