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Jacquin’s Peppermint Schnapps Liqueur

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Beverages 1 Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/3 c Granulated sugar
1 Bottle; (16 oz) Light corn syrup
2 c 80 proof vodka
2 ts Peppermint extract

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine sugar and corn syrup in a 2 quart pan over medium heat. Heat
until sugar dissolve, stirring regularly (about 5 minutes) 2. When sugar
has dissolved, add vodka and stir well. Remove mixture from heat and cover
tightly with lid. Let cool. 3. Add peppermint extract to mixture and pour
into a sealable bottle.
Makes 4 cups.
NOTES : From http://www.topsecretrecipes.com
Recipe by: Top Secret Recipes
Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 593 by Rodeo46898
<Rodeo46898@aol.com> on Jan 24, 1998

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