Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 bunch fresh mint, with stems
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

      778 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 200 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 199 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 13 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

Two and two-thirds cups

Preparation

  1. Stir water and sugar together in a saucepan until sugar dissolves. Add the mint. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 2 hours. Strain and refrigerate until cold. Either use to sweeten a pitcher of iced tea or place in a pitcher and let guests sweeten their tea to taste.

2 hours 15 minutes

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