Tequila Lime Syrup For Fruit Salad

Total Time: 35 mins
Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6


• 1 cup sugar


• 2 cups water


• 1 bunch fresh mint


• 1 lime, juice of


• 3 tablespoons tequila

Recipe

• 1 carefully wash the mint leaves removing any bruised leaves or stems.


• 2 place sugar, water and mint leaves in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. lower the heat and continue to simmer 15 minutes, occasionally scraping down sides to make certain all sugar crystals are incorporated.


• 3 add the tequila and continue to simmer an additional 5 minutes.


• 4 turn off heat and add the juice of one lime. let syrup cool to room temperature.


• 5 strain out the mint and refrigerate the syrup until ready to toss with your fruit salad.