This fresh mint simple syrup is a dark syrup made with raw sugar. It's perfect for sweetening your favorite cold beverages!
Prep Time2 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy Simple Syrup Recipe, Fresh Mint Simple Syrup
Servings: 1cup
Calories: 47kcal
Author: Whitney Reist | Sweet Cayenne
Cost: 2
Ingredients
1cupraw sugar (demerara or turbinado sugar)
1 cupwater, preferably filtered
⅓cupmint leaves + stems, roughly chopped to fit in your saucepan
Instructions
Combine the sugar, water, and mint in a small saucepan. Place over medium heat. Heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Remove the pan from heat and cover with a lid. Steep the mint into the syrup for 20 minutes. Strain the syrup into a Mason jar or container that has a tight-fitting lid.
Cool the syrup at room temperature for 10 minutes before transferring to the refrigerator to cool completely. Chill and use as needed in your favorite cold beverages!