Caramel Coffee Liquere

CATEGORY: Beverages Recipe Name: Carmel Coffee Liquer Ingredients: 1 c whole coffee bean (sumatra is excellent) 1 1/2 c vodka 1 c water 2 c raw sugar Steps: * mix sugar, coffee and water and bring to boil * let mixture cool * add vodka and let sit for 1 month ***QUICK METHOD*** *boil coffee beans in 3 c water until it boils down to 1 c *strain out beans * mix coffee with sugar and let cool * mix with vodka and bottle NOTES: The quick method is not quite as rich as the slow method, but will make most people just as happy. ***PEPPERMINT SCHNAPPS*** CATEGORY: Beverages Recipe Name: peppermint schnapps Ingredients: 1 c water 2 c sugar 1/2 c loose mint leaves 1 1/2 c vodka Steps: * bring water, sugar and mint leaves to a boil * stir until sugar is completely dissolved then cool until tepid * Pour in a bottle a bottle, straining out mint leaves top with vodka NOTES: This does not need to be aged just start enjoying. This will last on the shelf for at least 6 months, I would say years is likely.