Tequila Lime Syrup for Fruit Salad

Ingredients:

1 cup sugar
2 cups water
1 bunch fresh mint
1 lime, juice of
3 tablespoons tequila

Directions:

• Carefully wash the mint leaves removing any bruised leaves or stems.
• 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.
• Add the tequila and continue to simmer an additional 5 minutes.
• Turn off heat and add the juice of one lime. Let syrup cool to room temperature.
• Strain out the mint and refrigerate the syrup until ready to toss with your fruit salad.

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