Jul 14 2026
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Grand Ma Recipe

Inspired by Nine Mile South Asheville
Time30m
Serves15

A delightful liqueur.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Flavoring Ingredients

Method

Preparation of Base

  1. 1

    Combine Water and Sugar

    In a medium saucepan, combine 250 ml of water and 250 g of sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves. Once dissolved, remove from heat and let it cool.

  2. 2

    Add Vodka

    Once the syrup has cooled, pour in 750 ml of vodka and stir well to combine. This will form the base of your liqueur.

Adding Flavors

  1. 3

    Prepare Flavoring Ingredients

    Slice the vanilla beans lengthwise to expose the seeds. Use a zester to get the zest of the lemon, avoiding the bitter white pith.

  2. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the sliced vanilla beans, dried lavender, lemon zest, and fresh mint leaves to the vodka and sugar mixture. Stir gently to distribute the flavors.

Infusion Process

  1. 5

    Infuse the Mixture

    Transfer the mixture to a clean, airtight glass jar. Seal tightly and let it sit in a cool, dark place for at least 2 weeks, shaking the jar gently every few days to help the flavors meld.

  2. 6

    Taste and Adjust

    After 2 weeks, taste the liqueur. If desired, you can add more sugar or additional flavoring ingredients to suit your taste. Let it infuse for additional time if needed.

Final Steps

  1. 7

    Strain the Liqueur

    Once you are happy with the flavor, strain the liqueur through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into clean bottles, discarding the solids.

  2. 8

    Bottle and Store

    Seal the bottles and store them in a cool, dark place. Your Grand Ma liqueur is now ready to be enjoyed! Serve chilled or as a part of a cocktail.

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