Mint Infused Simple Syrup

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1largehandfulfreshmintsprigs,about1½ oz Review

Directions

Rinse the mint.

1. Bring water to a boil.
2. Add the sugar and whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Add mint to the syrup and let it boil for 60 seconds.
4. Remove from heat and let the herbs steep for about 30 minutes as the syrup cools. Use a slotted spoon to remove the herbs from the syrup.
5. Pour the cooled syrup through a fine mesh strainer or multiple layers of cheesecloth into a glass bottle or jar.
6. Store refrigerated.