6/4/2011 Tropical Pack - Mint Syrup (for Mint Ice Cream)

Stole this idea from Lissa, but since she never posted about it, I am. I might as well lather ice cream on my hips, cuz that's where it's going anyway.  But it tastes so much better in your mouth, and it makes your skin so sticky!

Mint Syrup
Uses: Mint

This is the natural color.  You can add green food coloring to make it pretty if you want.

2 c sugar
1 c water
1 cup mint leaves (pressed down)

Dissolve the sugar in the water over medium, remove from heat and add mint leaves. Set aside for an hour, strain out the leaves, and store in your refrigerator. Makes 2 cups. You can use this on top of ice cream or fresh fruit, to make limeade, or to make homemade ice cream.


Homemade Mint Ice Cream

4 c half and half
1/2 c heavy whipping cream
1 c mint syrup
1 pinch salt

Mix, place in your ice cream maker, and churn following the manufacturers guidelines.