Mint Simple Syrup

Description

Fresh mint leaves are steeped with sugar and water to create a minty fresh sweet syrup to add a refreshing lift to cocktails, mocktails, pastry glazes, and frozen desserts. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves

Instructions

  1. Combine water
  2. sugar
  3. and mint leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat
  4. stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 1 minute; remove from heat and let syrup steep
  5. about 30 minutes.
  6. Pour syrup into a sterilized glass jar through a mesh strainer to remove mint leaves; let cool.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 6 mins

Total Time: 41 mins

Servings: 8

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