Mint Simple Syrup Recipe
This refreshing Mint Simple Syrup is an easy-to-make sweetener infused with fresh mint leaves, perfect for cocktails, iced teas, lemonades, and other beverages. Made by simmering water, sugar, and fresh mint, it delivers a bright herbal flavor that enhances any drink or dessert.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: About 530 milliliters (2 1/4 cups) of mint simple syrup
- Category: Beverage Syrup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 360 milliliters water (1 1/2 cups)
- 300 grams granulated sugar (1 1/2 cups)
- 20 grams fresh mint leaves, washed (3/4 ounces; about 40-45 large leaves)
Instructions
- Combine Water and Mint: In a medium saucepan, combine the water and fresh mint leaves. Bring this mixture to a low boil over medium heat to extract the mint flavor.
- Add Sugar: Stir in the granulated sugar until it completely dissolves into the hot water, ensuring an even sweetness throughout the syrup.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for 2 minutes, allowing the mint essence to infuse further into the syrup.
- Cool: Remove the saucepan from the heat and set it aside to cool completely, which will take about 1 hour. This helps deepen the mint flavor.
- Strain: Pass the syrup through a fine mesh strainer to remove all mint leaves, resulting in a clear, mint-infused syrup.
- Store and Use: Use the mint simple syrup as desired in beverages or desserts. Store any leftover syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks to maintain freshness.
Notes
- For a stronger mint flavor, allow the mint leaves to steep in the syrup for longer before straining.
- This syrup pairs wonderfully with cocktails like mojitos or non-alcoholic drinks like iced tea and lemonade.
- Ensure the syrup is fully cooled before bottling to prevent condensation and spoilage.
- You can adjust the sugar quantity to taste for a less sweet syrup.
- Store in a clean, airtight glass jar or bottle for best preservation.
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