Ingredients

1 cup sugar 

2 bunches mint, cut into 2-inch lengths 

Preparation

In a small, tall saucepan, combine sugar, mint, and 2 3/4 cups water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until the sugar has completely dissolved, 1 minute. Remove from heat; let stand 30 minutes. Pass through a fine strainer set over a bowl, and discard mint.