Mint Syrup

• 2 cups water
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 bunch fresh mint, with stems

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

water, sugar, fresh mint

Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/10758 (may not work)