Mint Simple Syrup Recipe

Recipe by becky

Mint simple syrup made with granulated sugar, water, and fresh mint leaves.

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360 milliliters water (1 1/2 cups)
300 grams granulated sugar (1 1/2 cups)
20 grams fresh mint leaves, washed (3/4 ounces; about 40-45 large leaves)

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In a medium saucepan, combine water and mint leaves. Bring to a low boil.

A pan of mint leaves on a stovetop

Stir in the granulated sugar and allow it to dissolve.

Stirring together mint leaves, sugar, and water in a small pan on the stovetop

Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 2 minutes.

Remove from heat. set aside and allow to cool completely, about 1 hour.

Simmering homemade mint syrup in a pan on the stovetop

Pass through a fine mesh strainer to remove the mint leaves.

straining mint leaves through a mesh strainer

A metal bowl of homemade mint simple syrup from real mint leaves

Use as desired. Store leftover mint simple syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Jars of mint syrup surrounded by fresh mint leaves

Find it online: https://bastecutfold.com/mint-simple-syrup-recipe/