Mojito Syrup

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare an ice-water bath.
2. 2
   In a medium saucepan, blanch mint leaves in boiling water for 30 seconds, then place immediately in an ice-water bath.
3. 3
   Squeeze out all excess liquid from mint, and set aside.
4. 4
   Bring sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan and cook until sugar is completely dissolved, about 1 minute.
5. 5
   Remove from heat, stir in lime zest and mint, and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to infuse the syrup.
6. 6
   Puree in a blender until fine bits remain.
7. 7
   Strain to remove the mint and zest, then stir in lime juice and white rum.
8. 8
   Refrigerate syrup, covered, until cold.
9. 9
   For each mojito, pour 2 tablespoons syrup over 1/2 cup crushed ice.
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