This vibrant mint syrup captures the bright, cooling essence of fresh mint leaves in a sweet, versatile liquid gold. Perfect for elevating summer beverages, it adds a burst of herbal freshness to lemonades, iced teas, and craft cocktails like mojitos or mint juleps. The syrup can also drizzle over pancakes, waffles, or ice cream for a delightful dessert touch. Made with simple ingredients&# 226;ÂÂfresh mint, sugar, water, and a hint of food coloring for visual appealâÂÂitâÂÂs easy to prepare and keeps well in the fridge. Whether youâÂÂre hosting a party or simply craving a refreshing drink, this mint syrup is a must-have in your kitchen arsenal. Its natural sweetness and aromatic flavor make it a crowd-pleaser every time.
Mint Syrup
Description
This vibrant mint syrup captures the bright, cooling essence of fresh mint leaves in a sweet, versatile liquid gold. Perfect for elevating summer beverages, it adds a burst of herbal freshness to lemonades, iced teas, and craft cocktails like mojitos or mint juleps. The syrup can also drizzle over pancakes, waffles, or ice cream for a delightful dessert touch. Made with simple ingredients&# 226;ÂÂfresh mint, sugar, water, and a hint of food coloring for visual appealâÂÂitâÂÂs easy to prepare and keeps well in the fridge. Whether youâÂÂre hosting a party or simply craving a refreshing drink, this mint syrup is a must-have in your kitchen arsenal. Its natural sweetness and aromatic flavor make it a crowd-pleaser every time.Ingredients
Directions
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Place chopped mint leaves in a heatproof bowl and pour boiling water over them.
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Cover the bowl with a flat dish or lid and let steep for at least 2 hours, or overnight for stronger flavor.
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Strain the mint-infused water through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing the leaves to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the leaves.
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In a saucepan, combine 3 cups of water and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
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Reduce heat and simmer for 10âÂÂ15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to create a simple syrup.
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Stir the mint-infused water into the sugar syrup.
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Bring the mixture back to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
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Remove from heat and stir in mint essential oil and green food coloring, if using.
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Let the syrup cool completely.
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Pour the cooled syrup into sterilized bottles and seal tightly.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 2068.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4.3g7%
- Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 19.2mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 518.9g173%
- Dietary Fiber 16.8g68%
- Sugars 480.0g
- Protein 14.9g30%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Store the mint syrup in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. For longer storage, freeze in ice cube trays and transfer to a freezer bag.
Adjust sweetness by increasing or decreasing the amount of sugar in the syrup base.
Use this syrup to flavor lemonade, iced tea, cocktails, or as a topping for desserts like pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.
If you donâÂÂt have mint essential oil, you can omit it or use mint extract for added flavor.
Green food coloring is optional but helps achieve a vibrant, appealing color for the syrup.
For a stronger mint flavor, let the mint leaves steep in boiling water overnight before proceeding with the recipe.
Always use sterilized bottles to ensure the syrup stays fresh and free from contamination.
