Making mint syrup for cocktails is a breeze. You will need:

• 1 cup water

• 1 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint

1. Combine the water and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.

2. Add the mint and bring to a boil.

3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.

4. Remove from the heat and let cool.

5. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into …