Strawberry Mint Seduction

Ingredients

• 1 pint fresh strawberries, quartered
• 6 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
• 1 cup whipped cream for garnish
• 4 fresh mint leaves for garnish

Directions

1. Mix the strawberries with the mint in a bowl.
2. Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until mixture reaches a thin syrup consistency, about 3 minutes.
3. Drizzle syrup over the strawberries and mint and toss gently. Divide berries into four serving cups. Top each with ice cream and a dollop of whipped cream. Garnish with a mint leaf.