Peppermint Liquor

Description
In Romanian: Lichior de izma

Ingredients

 * 1 qt / 1 l water
 * 1 lb / 500 g sugar
 * ½ qt / 0,5 l vodka
 * caramelized sugar essence (optional)

Essence

 * a handful of peppermint
 * vodka to cover

Directions

 * 1) Place the peppermint in a bottle, cover with vodka and keep for two weeks in the sun.
 * 2) Make a syrup out of the sugar and water.
 * 3) When ready, add half of the strained essence and remove from heat.
 * 4) Let cool.
 * 5) Then add the other half of the strained essence, ½ qt / 0,5 l vodka and the caramelized sugar essence. It is better to filter this through special filter paper.
 * 6) Bottle the drink and keep in a cool place.