Mint Syrup Recipe
By
Nick Mautone
Total Time:
25 mins
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Active Time:
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Makes:
2 cups
This staple can be used to sweeten iced tea, limeade, or just about any cocktail or highball made with rum, gin, or vodka. You’ll find it called for in the Tea and Whiskey Highball.
Game plan: This syrup can be made weeks in advance and stored in a clean, covered container in the refrigerator.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 bunch mint
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place all ingredients in a small saucepan and stir to combine. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved and the syrup is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let cool. When cool, remove the mint with a fine-mesh sieve. Transfer the syrup to a container with a tight-fitting lid, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
