Simple Syrup
1 c water 2 c sugar 2 T dried herbs or 3-4 T fresh herbs
Combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in herbs. Let steep till the syrup is cool. Strain. Add tasty herbal flavors to tea, lemonade, and other beverages with simple syrups. Mints or lemon herbs make very tasty simple syrups. Simple syrups are quite tasty over fresh fruits too.