Preparation:
Mix water and sugar, stirring over medium heat until dissolved. Cool. Stir in vodka, peppermint oil and green coloring to achieve desired shade. Seal in container and allow to age 30 days. Makes 1 quart.
Preparation:
Blend ingredients in a blender until smooth. Chill in an airtight container. Shake well before serving. Yield: 4 1/2 cups liqueur.
Preparation:
Heat 3 cups water to boiling. Add 4 cups sugar. Let dissolve and cool. Meanwhile dissolve 3/4 cup coffee into 1 cup boiling water. When all cooled, place in gallon jug. Add the vodka and vanilla bean (cut diagonally). Let set 2 weeks minimum. Stir occasionally.
Preparation:
In blender, combine all ingredients. Blend until smooth. Pour into bottles. Refrigerate overnight to mellow flavors. Shake well before serving. Store in refrigerator up to 1 month. Makes about 2 half pints, 90 calories per 1/4 cup.
Preparation:
Preparation time: 20 minutes. Steeping time: 3-4 weeks. Combine cranberries, orange peel (use only orange part, no white) and vodka in a 4-cup glass container. Cover and let steep at room temperature 3-4 weeks. Strain into a clean container, then discard fruit. Combine sugar and water in a medium-sized saucepan. Bring to a boil, boil 1 minute; cool. Stir sugar syrup into liqueur. Taste and make more syrup if a sweeter liqueur is preferred. Makes 4 1/4 cups.
Preparation:
Apricots must be without sulfates, do not use Turkish. Put apricots into jar; add candy, add Vodka. Cap jar and store in cool dark place for 60 days, shaking several times. Shake well, pour into bottles. Use apricots as a snack or in bread.