So Easy! Mint Simple Syrup for Mocktails
This fresh and bright mint simple syrup comes together in 15 minutes and adds a special touch to so many different recipes. Great for cocktails and mocktails alike!
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Equipment
- small saucepan
- fine mesh sieve
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups packed mint leaves about 2 bunches
Instructions
- Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan.
- Cook the sugar and water over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. You’ll want to stir it a couple of times while it’s cooking!
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the mint leaves. Let them steep for 15 minutes.
- Now strain the mint simple syrup through a fine-mesh sieve, discard the cooked mint leaves and let your syrup cool.
- Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month.
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