Mint Syrup

Ingredients:

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

Instructions:

1. Prepare simple syrup as described above.
2. Once the syrup has cooled, add the fresh mint leaves to the syrup.
3. Let the mint steep in the syrup for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight, in the refrigerator.
4. Strain out the mint leaves and transfer the syrup to a clean bottle or jar. Store in the refrigerator.