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Mint Simple Syrup - Homemade and So Easy!

5-minute homemade mint simple syrup. Use mint from your garden or grocery to create a delightful syrup for use in many of my drink recipes!
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Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings: 16
Course: Drinks
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan, add sugar and water, and stir.
  2. Turn the heat to medium, and stir every minute or so until the sugar is dissolved. It takes about 5-7 minutes. Don't allow the mixture to boil.
  3. Once the sugar is dissolved, immediately turn off the heat, and add the mint leaves.
  4. Steep the leaves for 15 minutes, then strain into a glass jar. Store in the fridge.

Notes

A drink recipe usually requires about 2 Tbsp of mint simple syrup per serving.
Use 2 cups of packed mint leaves for a more intense syrup.
See all recipes with mint here.

*Please consult your health professional for health and nutritional advice.

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