Mint Simple Syrup

Serves
makes about 1 1/2 cups
Time
5 minutes

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Fresh Mint Simple Syrup

The ultimate in freshness, use this syrup to freshen a glass of lemon- or limeade, or whip it into cream for a dessert topping. Get the recipe for Fresh Mint Simple Syrup

Use this herb-laced syrup to sweeten lemonade, tea, or all manner of summery cocktails.

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 bunch fresh mint

Instructions

Step 1

Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan. Boil until sugar is fully dissolved. Pour the syrup into a heatproof container filled with hand-crushed mint. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight; strain and discard mint. Mint syrup will keep for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.