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Mint Syrup (for cold and hot drinks)

Published: May 28, 2021 · Modified: Mar 20, 2023 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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Refreshing and bursting with flavor concentrated mint infused simple syrup recipe that is great for hot and cold drinks. Perfect to add to your frozen treats as well and a great way to use all those mint plant growing in the summer months.
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Mint simple syrup is a wonderful addition to many recipes. Fresh mint leaves meet water and sugar in this versatile mint syrup that can be used in a variety of ways. With only a handful of ingredients, you will have a mint flavoring to sweeten coffee, teas and let's not forget virgin mojito.

Two bottles of mint syrup one is colored green and the other one without the color placed on a white surface with mint leaves on the side.
Homemade mint syrup is a great way to get fresh mint flavor in in your favorite drinks.

Love chocolate and mint together? Try a touch of mint simple syrup in your hot cocoa. Stir a bit into your hot or cold coffee or tea, or even lemonade. Mint simple syrup can also be added as a flavoring to frostings, whipped cream, pour over grilled fruit, ice cream or frozen yogurt. There are so many uses for mint simple syrup and it will inspire your creativity and add a refreshing flavor of mint to your favorite recipes.

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  • ❓Why This Recipe Works
  • 📝 Recipe Ingredients
  • 🥣 Equipment
  • 🥄 Recipe Instructions
  • 💡 Recipe Expert Tips
  • 💬 Recipe FAQs
  • 🧺 Storage
  • Related Recipes
  • Mint Simple Syrup

❓Why This Recipe Works

This syrup is an easy and cost-effective way to enhance and flavor many everyday foods and drinks. If you are growing your own mint in your garden, this is an excellent way to use some of it up. As you may know, mint is a pretty hearty herb that spreads throughout your garden. Not only can you use fresh mint in drinks but it's a key ingredient in many Middle Eastern recipes such as fruit salads, condiments, sauces and more.

📝 Recipe Ingredients

Mint syrup ingredients placed on a white marble table.
Ingredients for clear syrup.

🥣 Equipment

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  • Ice cube trays, these are perfect for storing mint syrup in your freezer as they come with fitted lids as well.

🥄 Recipe Instructions

A collage of four images showing how to make mint infused simple syrup/
  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, add water and white sugar together.
  2. Stir to dissolve sugar a bit and wait for the mixture to come to a boil.
  3. When mixture comes to a boil add in the chopped mint leaves. Bring the mixture back to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Let the mixture cool down completely then blend.
A collage of 4 images showing how to strain and clarify the liquids to make concentrated mint simple syrup.
Add mint syrup to hot tea for a minty sweet flavor.
  1. Pour the mixture through a fine sieve lined with cheesecloth back into your pot.
  2. Add lime juice and green color if you like.
  3. Simmer for 10 more minutes skimming any foam that gets to the surface.
  4. Turn heat off and let it cool down then pour into glass containers.

💡 Recipe Expert Tips

  • When using the mint leaves, it is not necessary to pull the leaves from the stems before mixing in the simple syrup. Just a rough chop is all that is needed.
  • The hint of lime and green food coloring is optional.

💬 Recipe FAQs

Why can't I just use plain sugar in my drinks?

Well, of course you can! However, have you ever put in a spoonful of granulated sugar into a drink and found the sugar crystals floating around and then just sink to the bottom? Me too. Melting the sugar and water into a syrup and adding the fresh mint makes it a better flavor which seamlessly blends into drinks, ice cream, baked goods, etc.

What is the difference between mint simple syrup and mint extract?

They both add flavoring, but mint simple syrup is usually thicker and sweeter whereas mint extract tends to be thinner and certainly not sweet. Some say even a tad bitter. Simple syrup would be great in whipped cream or frosting and extracts would be more welcomed in the cake batter. Syrup is sweet, extracts are not. Extracts should be used to enhance the flavor without adding sweetness.

A glass of cold lemonade with green mint syrup at the bottom waiting to be stirred in.
Stir mint syrup in your lemonade for a refreshing cold drink.

🧺 Storage

  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
  • You can pour into ice cube trays and store in the freezer for 3-4 months. Then when you need one, just pop it out of the tray and add it to your cold drink or let it defrost and melt before adding it to your recipe.

Related Recipes

  • This dried fruit compote is a recipe from grandma's kitchen. Succulent fruits in a sweet syrup for an easy dessert or a healthy, nutritious breakfast.
  • Pineapple cucumber smoothie is a refreshing smoothie recipe that combines the sweetness of pineapple with the subtle taste of cucumber. Blended with your favorite plant based milk and dates making for a creamy yet light and tasty drink any time of the day.

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Two bottles of mint syrup one is colored green and the other one without the color placed on a white surface with mint leaves on the side.

Mint Simple Syrup

Refreshing and bursting with flavor concentrated mint infused simple syrup recipe that is great for hot and cold drinks. Perfect to add to your frozen treats as well and a great way to use all those mint plant growing in the summer months.
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Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American, Middle East
Diet: Halal
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 16 Tablespoons
Calories: 102kcal
Author: Amira

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • green food coloring optional

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan over medium high heat, add water and sugar together.
  • Stir to dissolve sugar a bit and wait for the mixture to come to a boil.
  • When the mixture comes to a boil add in the chopped mint leaves. Bring the mixture. back to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Let the mixture cool down completely then blend.
  • Pour the mixture through a fine sieve lined with cheesecloth back into your pot.
  • Add lime juice and green color if you like.
  • Simmer for 10 more minutes skimming foam that gets to the surface.
  • Turn heat off and let it cool down then pour into glass containers.

Notes

To use:
  • Use to sweeten hot or cold tea.
  • Make Iced drinks on hot days.
  • For your mojitos or any mocktails/cocktails.
  • Add to club soda for a refreshing drink.
  • Add a touch of mint to your cocoa drink.
 
To store:
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
  • You can pour into ice cube trays and store in the freezer for 3-4 months.
 
Tips:
  • When using the mint leaves, it is not necessary to pull the leaves from the stems before mixing in the simple syrup. Just a rough chop is all that is needed.
  • The hint of lime and green food coloring is optional.
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 243IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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