Grand Orange-cognac Liqueur

1/3 cup Mint Leaves
1/2 cup Vodka
2 cups Sugar
1/2 tsp. Water
1/3 cup Glycerine
1/2 cup Sugar
2 cups Cognac
1/2 tsp. Glycerine

Place zest and sugar in a small bowl. Mash and mix together with
the back of a wooden spoon or a pestle. Continue mashing until
sugar is absorbed into the orange zest and is no longer distinct.
Place into aging container. Add cognac. Stir, cap and let age in a
cool dark place 2 to 3 months, shaking monthly. After initial aging,
pour through fine mesh strainer placed over medium bowl. Rinse
out aging container. Pour glycerine into aging container and place
cloth bag inside strainer. Pour liqueur through cloth bag. Stir with
a wooden spoon to combine. Cap and age 3 more months before
serving.