Gently clap the mint leaves between your hands. Add the honey, water, and mint leaves into a small saucepan.

Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the honey completely dissolves into the water.

Bring the mixture to a very gentle simmer. Let it simmer for just 1 minute to activate the mint.

Remove the saucepan from the heat. Let the mint steep in the hot syrup for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on how strong you want the mint flavor. Pour the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bottle or jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to one month.