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Mint Simple Syrup
This easy Mint Simple Syrup uses fresh mint from the garden to create an herbal sweet syrup. It's perfect for sweetening tea, lemonade, and cocktails!
Cook Time
5
minutes
mins
Total Time
20
minutes
mins
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Diet:
Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings:
48
people
Calories:
16
kcal
Author:
Sarah Trenalone
Ingredients
1
cup
sugar
1
cup
loosely packed fresh mint, rinsed
1
cup
water
Instructions
Add sugar, mint, and water to a small pot. Bring to a boil, and then remove from heat.
Leave the mint leaves in the syrup as it cools for about 15 minutes. Strain out the leaves, and bottle the syrup.
Store mint simple syrup in a glass jar (or airtight container) in the fridge. Use within a month.
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Yields:
About 1 cup syrup. Serving size estimates 1 teaspoon per serving.
Nutrition
Calories:
16
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
4
g
|
Sugar:
4
g