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Mint Cordial (Djus od Mente)

Aida
5 from 1 vote
Course Beverage
Servings 35

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 pounds sugar
  • 68 ounces water
  • ½ teaspoon citric acid powder
  • 1 pound fresh mint leaves

Instructions
 

  • Pour sugar into a larger pot and add water. Bring to boil on medium. Immediately bring the temperature down to lowest, and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon.
  • Take pot off the stove and add the citric acid in. Stir again.
  • Wash mint leaves and (optional) cut them into smaller pieces. Put them into the syrup, and put the lid on the pot. Leave out for 24 hours.
  • The following day, heat oven to 250F. Take two 1-liter glass bottles and wash in soapy water. Rinse, pat dry and line on a thin pan. Place in the oven for 15 minutes. This will sterilize them.
  • Take the bottles out carefully. Transfer syrup into bottles through a strainer or a gauze. Keep the syrup in a cold and dark place for up to a few weeks.
  • When ready to serve, add 3-4 tablespoons to a cup and top with mineral or regular water.

Notes

Adjust the amount of sugar to taste. Add a little more citric powder for a stronger flavor.
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