Herb Wines from Scratch: Peppermint Wine

For cooking or drinking, these brews are worth the wait.

By Richard W. Bender
December/January 1993
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This drier, lighter wine is excellent for drinking as well as a good cooking wine. Any variety of mint can be substituted. For wine to be used only for cooking, you may wish to use three to four quarts of leaves for a stronger flavor.

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Richard Bender is a creative herb enthusiast and nurseryman in Fort Collins, Colorado, who is currently working on a book on herbal bonsai.

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