Melon and Pineapple with Lemon Mint Syrup

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed fresh mint leaves
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 small watermelon, cut into wedges
• 1 cantaloupe, seeded and cut into wedges
• 1/2 honeydew melon, cut into wedges
• 1/2 pineapple, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch wedges
• Garnish: fresh mint sprigs

1. In a saucepan bring water and sugar to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
2. In a heatproof bowl pour syrup over mint and steep 5 minutes.
3. Strain mixture through a fine sieve into a pitcher, discarding mint, and stir in lemon juice.
4. Chill syrup, covered, at least until cold and up to 1 week.
5. Arrange fruit on a large platter and garnish with mint sprigs.
6. Serve syrup on the side.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/melon-and-pineapple-with-lemon-mint-syrup-13134 (may not work)