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Homemade Mint Simple Syrup

My quick & easy Homemade Mint Simple Syrup recipe is made with just 3 ingredients & 5 minutes of effort—perfect for making extra cool drinks 😎
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Steep Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Mint Simple Syrup
Servings: 11 servings
Calories: 71kcal
Author: Megan Byrd

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup chopped fresh mint leaves

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and allow the mixture to steep for 90 minutes.
  • After 90 minutes, strain the mint leaves from the syrup, squeezing any excess syrup out of the mint leaves as you strain it. Discard the pulp and transfer the mint syrup to a syrup bottle or other container. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

This recipe makes just over 1.25 cups of mint simple syrup!

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoon | Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Sugar: 18g
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