Peppermint Syrup

Peppermint Syrup
Peppermint is the strongest of the mint family. It has more menthol than the rest which gives us a beautifully refreshing flavour with some cooling effects. Peppermint can be used in cocktails to add a unique freshness to fruity drinks. Are you craving a mojito but don't have any fresh mint? Although this won't be exactly the same, you can use this recipe using dried peppermint herbal tea to make a mojito variation. Peppermint pairs very well with chocolate and dairy cocktails as well. Want to spice up that coffee or hot chocolate of yours? Try adding a bit of peppermint syrup for a refreshing take on hot beverages.
INGREDIENTS
Water (1 cup)
Sugar (1 cup)
100% peppermint (2 tea bags)
DIRECTIONS
Using a saucepan, add water and bring heat up to medium-high.
Heat up the water to a boil.
Add the peppermint tea bags.
Add the sugar.
Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
Remove from heat.
Let tea bags steep for 10 minutes.
Remove tea bags from the liquid.
Let the liquid chill at room temperature.
Bottle, seal and refrigerate.
Keep refrigerated. Keeps for 7 days.