Peppermint Liqueur - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups water
2 1/2 cups brandy
3 drops peppermint oil
3 drops green food coloring (optional)

Preparation

Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir to dissolve the sugar.
Stir in the peppermint oil and green food coloring if using.
Allow to cool slightly before stirring in brandy.
Pour into a bottle and seal.
Tastes best after a couple of weeks.