Mint Simple Syrup

May 4, 2014

Fresh Mint Simple Syrup

The ultimate in freshness, use this syrup to freshen a glass of lemon- or limeade, or whip it into cream for a dessert topping.Ingalls Photography

Use this herb-laced syrup to sweeten lemonade, tea, or all manner of summery cocktails.

Mint Simple Syrup
Use this herb-laced syrup to sweeten lemonade, tea, or all manner of summery cocktails.
Yield: makes about 1 1/2 cups
Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 bunch fresh mint

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan. Boil until sugar is fully dissolved. Pour the syrup into a heatproof container filled with hand-crushed mint. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight; strain and discard mint. Mint syrup will keep for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.

Latest

Mastering the Art of Neapolitan-Style Pizza
Poulet au Vin Jaune de Jura (Creamy Braised Chicken with Jura Wine and Morels)
Raspberry Mascarpone Pie with Hazelnut Wafer Crust
Remember Astronaut Ice Cream?
The Ultimate Chicken and Wine Braise
A Trip to Vienna is as Close as this Pink Foil-Wrapped Wafer
Virginia Is for Wine Lovers
Eating in the Street: A New Orleans Breakfast Gumbo Tradition
An Update from SAVEUR
ADVERTISEMENT