Aromatic peppermint liqueur with vodka, water and sugar

Instructions

1. Rinse the mint.
2. Place in a glass container and pour vodka over it.
3. If the mint isn’t completely covered by the alcohol, add a little more.
4. Leave the jar in a dark place at room temperature for 2-3 weeks
5. Shake the container 1-2 times a day for the first week and a half.
6. Strain the resulting infusion.
7. Mix the sugar and water in a saucepan.
8. Boil over medium-high heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves .
9. Let the whole thing cool.
10. Pour about half of the syrup into the infusion.
11. Stir well.
12. Add more syrup if a slightly sweeter liqueur is desired.