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.
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…