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    Mint Syrup


    Source of Recipe


    fooddownunder.com

    List of Ingredients




    8 cup fresh mint leaves chopped
    2 1/2 cup boiling water
    8 cup sugar
    3 cup water
    green food coloring
    3 tbl mint essential oil or mint extract

    Recipe



    * Place chopped mint leaves in a crock or deep bowl; add boiling water. Place a flat dish over the leaves and weight it down. Allow to stand overnight.

    * Bring sugar and 3 cups water to a boil and cook 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, squeeze the juice from the mint leaves; add mint juice to the syrup, bring to a boil, cook 5 minutes and remove from heat.

    * Discard leaves. Add green food color to make the syrup a bright green. Add the mint oil and stir. Pour into sterile bottles. Refrigerate. Syrup is ready to use. Dilute with cold water or sparkling water.

 

 

 

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