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Mint Simple Syrup

Mint simple syrup is the perfect way to sweeten your favorite craft cocktails with a refreshing infusion of minty flavor. All you need is mint, water, and sugar to make this easy DIY cocktail mixer!
Course Cocktail
Cuisine American
Keyword homemade simple syrup, mint simple syrup, mint syrup
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Time to cool 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Calories 50kcal
Author Elaine Benoit

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves

Instructions

  • Add water and sugar to the saucepan.
    1 cup water, 1 cup white sugar
  • Take a handful of mint leaves and rub them with your palms. Add to the saucepan. Keep bruising the mint this way until you empty the cup.
    1 cup fresh mint leaves
  • Turn the heat to medium under the pan.
  • Take the rubber spatula and further bruise the mint by taking the edge and squishing the leaves.
  • Stir as you wait for the mixture to come to a slight boil. Cook for another minute.
  • Take the pan off of the heat and set aside to cool for at least 10 minutes.
  • Place a fine mesh strainer on a glass container and pour the contents of the pan in the strainer.
  • Let all the syrup drain off the mint. Shake the strainer to make sure you got every drop.
  • Pour the simple syrup in a freshly washed glass container.
  • Make a cocktail with the syrup.
  • Enjoy

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Nutrition

Serving: 1ounce | Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 0.9mg | Potassium: 0.3mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1912IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 0.6mg | Iron: 2mg