I love my peppermint patch and so does the cat. I think the cat prefers it over the catnip! Anyways, I love using the fresh leaves in tea, ice water or drying the leaves for peppermint tea. I never thought to make my own peppermint extract with it. Please forgive me, but as Cynthia stated, make this now for your holiday baking. If you are a crafter, you have already started your Christmas gifts and crafts for the craft fairs.
Click here on The Log Home Kitchen for the recipe and directions.
cynthia@theloghomekitchen says
Thanks so much for sharing the link, Carolyn. Interestingly enough, my cat also prefers the peppermint over the catnip I have planted in the garden. Hmm…