Vanilla Mint Syrup

I love making my own syrups for flavoring drinks. It is incredibly easy and keeps your beverages free of extra preservatives, corn syrup, or other additives. This vanilla mint syrup is my go-to as it is so universal. It’s incredible in coffee (similar to chocolate/mint flavor profile) and can add a little something special to a cup of iced green tea. It is next on my list to try adding a little bit to lemonade! However you decide to use it, store in the fridge and use it within 2 weeks of making it.

Total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup filtered water

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 sprig of fresh mint (about 2 tsp)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

• Add sugar and water into a small saucepan and turn heat to medium.

• Let come to a simmer and add in mint leaves.

• Allow to simmer for 3 minutes.

• Turn heat off and add in vanilla extract.

• Let syrup cool, remove mint leaves, and transfer to an airtight container.