Mint Simple Syrup
The foundation of a Mint Julep, but can be used for baking and other cocktails.
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- 1-cup liquid measuring cup
- 1-cup dry measuring cup
- wooden stirring spoon
- plastic squeeze bottle
- fine mesh sieve
- funnel
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- fresh mint 4 ~ 5 sprigs
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the water and the sugar.
- Over medium heat, bring the water/sugar mixture to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Do not allow the mixture to come to a boil.
- When the sugar has dissolved, turn off the heat.
- Add the mint sprigs to the simple syrup and stir. Allow the mint to steep in the simple syrup until the mixture is cool.
- Strain the mint simple syrup through a fine~mesh sieve into a plastic squeeze bottle. Use a funnel to facilitate straining the mixture into the squeeze bottle.
- Discard the mint. Refrigerate the mint simple syrup until ready to use.
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