Mint Syrup (3 Ingredients)
This mint syrup (also known as mint simple syrup) is the perfect infused simple syrup to use as a sweetener in desserts, cocktails, and tea. The recipe requires three simple ingredients (fresh mint, sugar, and water) and comes together in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert, Sauce, Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Steeped
- Cuisine: Moroccan, American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup mint leaves
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Combine the mint & sugar. In a heat resistant Pyrex measuring cup or glass container, combine the mint leaves and sugar.
- Steep with hot water. Bring some water to a boil in a pot or kettle. Pour over the mint and sugar and mix well to dissolve the sugar. Steep for 15 minutes.
- Strain out the mint. Pour the liquid through a mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a jar, straining out all of the mint leaves.
- Store. Store the syrup in an air tight jar in the fridge for up to 1 month.
Keywords: mint syrup, mint simple syrup
Find it online: https://salimaskitchen.com/mint-syrup/