Mint Simple Syrup
Mint Simple Syrup is the perfect sweet addition for drinks and more throughout the entire year. All you need are three ingredients — including one very important fresh one — and a little time to make this mint syrup for cocktails, mocktails, desserts, breakfasts and more.
Servings 24 (½ oz.) servings
Calories 36kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200g
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup mint leaves .5 oz
Instructions
- Combine the water and sugar in a saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat, swirling or stirring as the syrup ingredients heat up, until the sugar has completely dissolved. This should take 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from the heat. Add the whole mint leaves.
- Let the flavors infuse for 20-30 minutes. Give it a taste at the 20-minute mark to see how it tastes for you. If you want a stronger mint flavor, let it steep for longer.
- When done infusing, strain through a fine mesh strainer.
- Store the cooled simple syrup in a mason jar for up to a month in the refrigerator.
Notes
Makes 1 ¼ cups total.
Store in an airtight container (mason jar, bottle, etc.) for up to a month in the refrigerator
Nutrition
Serving: 1 (½ oz.) serving | Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.04g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.005g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.02mg
