MInt Simple Syrup

With the holidays here, I thought I would share a new beverage. It's perfect for the season. Today, I am sharing one of the ingredients.

2/3 cup sugar

2/3 cup water

1 ounce fresh mint leaves

In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 2/3 cup water. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, just until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.

Tear miny leaves, and place in a heatproof bowl. Pour simple syrup over leaves, and let cool to room temperature, stirring occassionly. COver and refrigerate until ready to use, at least 30 minutes. (The longer the mint leaves stay in the syrup, the stronger the mint flavor will be.).

Enjoy!!!

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