Peppermint Syrup

Thoroughly clean bottles and lids and preferably rinse them with hot water, then set them out.

Put water and sugar into a large pot and bring to a boil while stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Remove the pot from the heat.

Stir in the citric acid and then add the peppermint leaves.

Cover the pot and let the mixture steep for at least 24 hours.

Strain the syrup through a fine sieve or cloth, pour into the prepared bottles and seal tightly.

Store in a cool place.