1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 cup mint leaves

Combine water and sugar in a heavy saucepan with a tight fitting lid over medium high heat. Stir until sugar is melted. Bring to a boil and then turn off the heat. Remove the pan from the burner, add the mint leaves, stir, cover tightly and let steep for 1 hour. Strain after the hour is up into a clean jar. Lid tightly and refrigerate. Use after thoroughly chilled. This lasts in the refrigerator for up to 2 months after being made.