Lemon Balm Simple Syrup

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar*
• Garnish: fresh lemon balm leaves
• 1 cup loosely packed fresh lemon balm leaves

1. Stir together first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, and boil 1 minute or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat, and let stand 30 minutes. Pour liquid through a wire-mesh strainer into a cruet or airtight container, discardi...

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