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Mint Simple Syrup

Rated as 5 out of 5 Stars
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"Fresh mint leaves are steeped with sugar and water to create a minty fresh sweet syrup to add a refreshing lift to cocktails, mocktails, pastry glazes, and frozen desserts. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month."
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Ingredients

41 m servings 98 cals
Original recipe yields 8 servings (1 cup)

Directions

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  1. Combine water, sugar, and mint leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let syrup steep, about 30 minutes.
  2. Pour syrup into a sterilized glass jar through a mesh strainer to remove mint leaves; let cool.
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Nutrition Facts


Per Serving: 98 calories; 0 g fat; 25.2 g carbohydrates; 0.1 g protein; 0 mg cholesterol; < 1 mg sodium. Full nutrition

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I didn't measure the mint, but it was a good cup or cup and half, followed the recipe and is execellent. Using it for Mojito, one shot mint simple syrup, one jigger rum, one cup club soda, and i...

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Got tons of mint to use up? Make this. I made a double batch, freezing one in ice cube trays. I used the rest to make iced drinks on a hot day. I just left a pitcher in the fridge and anyone can...

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My guests comments, "best mojito I ever had".

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Perfect for mojitos. Question though, if kept refrigerated, why is it only good for up to a month? Does this actually spoil or lose taste???

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I mixed spearmint with lemon balm. Love it!!

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I made this mint syrup and added it to my tea. It was fantastic.

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