1 cup sugar
1 cup hot water
½ cup mint leaves
¼ cup light corn syrup
4 drops green food coloring, if desired
Combine sugar and water. Mix well, add mint and microwave on High for 5 minutes or until boiling. Boil for one minute. Strain mixture and discard leaves. Add syrup and food coloring. Chill 4 hours. Serve over ice cream or fruit salad.