Description
A refreshing mint infusion made with fresh mint leaves, sugar, and malt vinegar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large bunch fresh mint (about 30g/ 1 oz or a packed cup of leaves)
- 240 ml boiling water
- 2 tsp sugar (caster/superfine is best)
- 2 tbsp malt vinegar
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Finely chop the mint leaves, discarding the stalks.
- Place in a bowl and cover with the boiling water. Leave to steep for a few minutes, then drain over a sieve.
- Give the leaves a rinse with cold water whilst still in the sieve (to stop the cooking process) and place in a small serving bowl with the sugar, vinegar, and salt.
- Stir together and leave for 20-30 minutes – to allow the flavour to develop. Then serve.
Notes
- This infusion is great for adding a fresh flavor to drinks or serves as a condiment.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg