Mint Syrup



INGREDIENTS:

8 c  Mint leaves, fresh; chopped

2 1/2 c  Boiling water

8 c  sugar 

3 c Water

Green food colouring

3 tb Mint essential oil
or
mint extract

DIRECTIONS:

1. 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.



Mint Syrup