# Making flavor extracts.

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**Created:** [May 15, 2017, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-flavor-extracts/786691 "2017-05-15T21:26:02Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 15, 2017, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-flavor-extracts/786691/1 "2017-05-15T21:26:02Z")

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At work we have a ton of mint growing in the small garden. I don’t want it to go to waste so I’m considering making mint extract.

After looking around it seems to be “Clean the leaves and seperate them from the stem. Stuff a cupful in a jar, and pour over it one cup of vodka. Seal tightly and let steep for at least four weeks. Strain and pour liquid extract into a dark bottle or jar.”

Has anyone else here made extracts? Got any other tips?