Mint Simple Syrup

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup fresh mint leaves

Directions

Combine water, sugar, and mint leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let syrup steep, about 30 minutes.

Pour syrup into a sterilized glass jar through a mesh strainer to remove mint leaves; let cool.