Total Steps
2
Ingredients
4
Tools Needed
3
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- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 2 sprigs peppermint or spearmint
- 2 strips wide orange zest
Instructions
1
Step 1
2 hours
Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Drop in the mint sprigs and the orange zest. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the syrup to sit, undisturbed, for 2 hours. Remove the mint and orange zest.
2
Step 2
Transfer the syrup to a glass jar and store it in the refrigerator. Add 1 to 3 teaspoons to each glass of tea.
Tools & Equipment
saucepan
glass jar
refrigerator