Mint Syrup

50mins Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

1557 calories per serving view nutrition facts

1 bottle suggest servings

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Ingredients

8	cups	mint leaves	fresh, chopped
2 1/2	cups	water	boiling
8	cups	sugar
3	cups	water
1	x	food coloring	green
3	tablespoons	mint extract

Directions

Place chopped mint leaves in a crock or deep bowl; add boiling water.

Place a flat dish over the leaves and weigh 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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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 726g

Amount per Serving

Calories 1557 0% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 20mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 402.0g	134%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	6%
Sugars 400.0g
Protein 1.0g	1%

Vitamin A	18%		Vitamin C	5%
Calcium	6%		Iron	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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