Minted Simple Syrup

Simple syrup - sugar, water, and in this case, mint - can't get much easier than that! This recipe is designed for a variety of beverages, such as the Mojito.

In this recipe, you boil the mint with the sugar water for 2 minutes, then drain (and press to maximize syrup extraction). The result has a nice yellow-green color, but only a mild mint flavor. Next time I will try one of the recipes that calls for a longer incubation time.