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    Home » Sauces and Spreads

    Mint Simple Syrup

    Published: May 18, 2023 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    A glass bottle with a green liquid with text that says mint simple syrup.
    A bottle with green liquid and text that says mint simple syrup.
    A bottle with green liquid and text that says mint simple syrup.

    Do you have an endless supply of mint growing in your herb garden? Turn it into this mint simple syrup that can be used in lemonade, cocktails, tea or other summer desserts.

    A glass flip lock bottle with a green mint simple syrup and fresh mint leaves.

    Mint is a staple in my summer garden for lot's of different reasons. It's really easy to grow, we get tons every summer and everything is better with fresh mint!

    We love to add it to things like mint lemonade, watermelon limeade or a watermelon fruit salad.

    It also goes great with teas such as the Starbucks Medicine Ball Tea or a soothing hot toddy with bourbon.

    Honestly, we even eat it right off the plant. A natural breath mint.

    Recently we started making this mint simple syrup with our excess mint and we are hooked. It's super simple and great to add in mixed drinks or iced tea.

    Get my other simple syrup flavors:

    • Strawberry Simple Syrup
    • Rhubarb Simple Syrup
    • Blueberry Simple Syrup
    • Cinnamon Simple Syrup
    Jump to:
    • Reasons to Love this Simple Syrup
    • Ingredients
    • How to Make
    • Storage
    • Equipment
    • Ways to Serve
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    Reasons to Love this Simple Syrup

    • Really easy to make
    • Lasts up to a month in the refrigerator
    • Uses tons of fresh mint
    • Can be added to all kinds of drinks
    • Pairs well with fruit
    • Adds a fresh taste to desserts

    Ingredients

    Fresh mint leaves, a cup of water and a cup of sugar.

    There is not much that is needed to make this mint simple syrup. It calls for only a few basic ingredients. Water, sugar and of course mint.

    Fresh mint leaves: I prefer to use a mojito mint plant for this particular recipe. The flavor pairs so well with teas and lemonades. Just about any mint will do so go with the type that fits your needs.

    See the recipe card for full ingredients and measurements.

    How to Make

    Start off by giving the mint leaves a good rinse.

    A small pot with water and fresh mint leaves.

    Add water and sugar to a small pot on the stove over medium heat and begin to heat up to dissolve the sugar.

    Add in the mint leaves and stir.

    A small pot with wilted mint leaves.

    Bring the water to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.

    Allow the pot to simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the liquid is reduced down and has a syrupy consistency.

    A liquid measuring cup with a green liquid and strainer on top.

    Place a fine mesh strainer over the top of a bowl or jar and strain the syrup catching all the mint leaves.

    A fine mesh strainer with mint leaves inside.

    Gently move the leaves around with a spatula to make sure all the liquid makes it through.

    Toss the leaves.

    Storage

    Store in a glass jar or container and keep in the refrigerator for up to a month.

    This syrup also freezes really well. Just freeze in an ice cube tray and keep the frozen cubes in a freezer safe container.

    Equipment

    Small Pot: I like to use a 2 qt pot to make simple syrups.

    Fine Mesh Strainer: To catch all the mint leaves.

    Glass Jar or Bottles: These flip lock bottles are great for storing and serving homemade simple syrups.

    Ways to Serve

    This mint syrup is so great to have on hand during both winter or summer. It can be added to drinks like a medicine ball tea, hot toddy or mint lemonade. It can also be added to things like:

    • Tea - Iced and Hot
    • Cocktails
    • Lemonade
    • Desserts
    • Ice Cream
    • Fruit Salad

    Other Summer Recipes:

    • A glass of lemonade with a fresh lemon and mint.
      Mint Lemonade
    • Three old fashioned glasses with watermelon limeade, slices of fresh lemons, mint leaves and blueberries.
      Watermelon Limeade
    • A glass with a yellow smoothie and metal straw.
      Mango Pineapple Smoothie
    • A glass with a fresh slice of strawberry.
      Strawberry Rhubarb Smoothie

    Other Simple Syrups:

    • A glass flip lock bottle with a rhubarb simple syrup and fresh rhubarb.
      Rhubarb Simple Syrup
    • A glass flip lock bottle with a strawberry simple syrup and fresh strawberries.
      Strawberry Simple Syrup
    • A glass bottle with a blue syrup liquid with a cup of fresh blueberries.
      Blueberry Simple Syrup
    • A flip lock bottle with a brown simple syrup and cinnamon sticks in the back.
      Cinnamon Simple Syrup

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    Recipe

    A glass flip lock bottle with a green simple syrup and fresh mint leaves.

    Mint Simple Syrup

    Do you have an endless supply of mint growing in your herb garden? Turn it into this mint simple syrup that can be used in lemonade, cocktails, tea or other summer desserts.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Sauce
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 Ounces
    Calories 67 kcal

    Equipment

    FIne Mesh Strainer
    Small Pot
    Glass Bottle

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Cup Water
    • 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
    • 1 Cup Fresh Mint Leaves Packed

    Instructions
     

    • Start off by giving the mint leaves a good rinse. 
    • Add water and sugar to a small pot on the stove over medium heat and begin to heat up to dissolve the sugar. Add in the mint leaves and stir. 
    • Bring the water to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Allow the pot to simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the liquid is reduced down and has a syrupy consistency.
    • Place a fine mesh strainer over the top of a bowl or jar and strain the syrup, catching all the mint leaves. 
    • Gently move the leaves around with a spatula to make sure all the liquid makes It through.
      Toss the leaves.
    • Store in a glass jar, bottle or container in the refrigerator up to a month.

    Notes

    This recipe makes about 1.5 cups of simple syrup.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1ounceCalories: 67kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.001gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 159IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg
    Keyword Mint, Mint Simple Syrup, Simple Syrup
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