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    Each flavored syrup recipe makes 6 tablespoons -- enough for two servings of our Colorful Cows.
    Martha Stewart Living, May 2010
    • Yield Makes 6 tablespoons
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    Ingredients

    • 1/3 cup sugar
    • 1/3 cup water
    • 1/2 cup packed fresh mint

    Directions

    1. Bring sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan; cook until sugar dissolves. Let cool. Meanwhile, prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add mint; cook until vibrant green, about 30 seconds. Remove from water, and transfer to ice-water bath. Drain; squeeze out excess water. Puree mint and sugar syrup in a blender until smooth. Let stand for 15 minutes. Strain; discard solids. Refrigerate until cool.

    Recipe Reviews

    • TraceyShaw
      16 Oct, 2011

      The mint syrup is very tasty. I am just curious as to the benefit of the ice-water bath and the puree step.
      This is the only mint syrup recipe I have seen that calls for both of those steps in the mint simple syrup process. Does anyone know?

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