8 cups water 8 cups sugar 1 pint 190 proof grain alcohol (I used Everclear brand) 3 tablespoons peppermint extract 1 tablespoon green food coloring

Combine the sugar and water.
Heat until the sugar dissolved (happens quickly; no need to boil it), stirring frequently to hasten the process.
Allow to cool.

2.Once cool add the grain alcohol, peppermint extract and green coloring.