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Ingredients
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Mint Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
Prepare Mint Leaves
Rinse the fresh mint leaves under cold water to remove any dirt or impurities. Gently pat them dry with a paper towel.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a mixing bowl or pitcher, combine the rinsed mint leaves, lime juice, and simple syrup. Stir well to combine the flavors.
- 3
Muddle Mint
Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press down on the mint leaves in the mixture to release their oils and flavor. Be careful not to shred the leaves too much.
- 4
Chill Mixture
Cover the bowl or pitcher with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- 5
Serve
After chilling, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a serving glass or pitcher to remove the mint leaves. Serve over ice and enjoy!