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A glass flip lock bottle with a green simple syrup and fresh mint leaves.
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Mint Simple Syrup

Do you have an endless supply of mint growing in your herb garden? Turn it into this mint simple syrup that can be used in lemonade, cocktails, tea or other summer desserts.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 Ounces
Calories: 67kcal
Author: Kristin

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Cup Fresh Mint Leaves Packed

Instructions

  • Start off by giving the mint leaves a good rinse. 
  • Add water and sugar to a small pot on the stove over medium heat and begin to heat up to dissolve the sugar. Add in the mint leaves and stir. 
  • Bring the water to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Allow the pot to simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the liquid is reduced down and has a syrupy consistency.
  • Place a fine mesh strainer over the top of a bowl or jar and strain the syrup, catching all the mint leaves. 
  • Gently move the leaves around with a spatula to make sure all the liquid makes It through.
    Toss the leaves.
  • Store in a glass jar, bottle or container in the refrigerator up to a month.

Notes

This recipe makes about 1.5 cups of simple syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ounce | Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 159IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg