Chocolate Mint Liqueur

Brown Sugar Syrup:
1 cup golden brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups water

Combine sugars and water in a small saucepan and heat to boiling, stirring often. Lower the heat and simmer 5 minutes or until the sugar is dissolved. Pour into a jar and cool to room temperature. Store in the refrigerator.

Liqueur Mixture:
2 2/3 cups vodka
1 recipe Brown Sugar Syrup
2 tablespoons chocolate extract
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract

Stir all the ingredients together in a large glass jar. Store, tightly covered, in a cool, dark place for at least 1 month.

It will keep at room temperature for 3 months. Refrigerate it for longer storage.

Makes about 5 cups.