According to the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, any beverage that is more than 70% alcohol ... proof rums, such as the Caribbean brand River Antoine Royale Grenadian that clocks in at 180 ...

Those with more water-soluble components need alcohol with a proof of 80 to 100, while those with fewer water-soluble components need 180-proof alcohol. Seal the jar for 6 or more weeks to give ...

For dried mint leaves, use vodka containing 45–60% alcohol (90–120 proof). For fresh mint leaves, since they already contain ...