Middle Eastern•healthy
Melon with Fresh Mint Syrup
The mint simple syrup can be made ahead and kept in a jar or other airtight container in the refrigerator for several weeks.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 35 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 20-30 fresh mint leaves, torn or cut in chiffonade, plus more whole leaves for serving
- lemon or lime wedges
- Ripe honeydew or cantaloupe
Instructions
- 1
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water and bring them to a boil over medium heat. When the sugar is fully dissolved, boil for another 3 minutes. Remove the syrup from the heat and stir in the mint. Cover, and let the syrup steep for 30 minutes. Strain and discard the mint.
- 2
Serve the melon, cut however you like, with the syrup and a squeeze of lemon or lime juice, garnished with mint leaves.