This recipe for mint simple syrup is made with sugar, water, and fresh mint leaves. It’s simple to make and tastes fresh and delicious. It’s the perfect summer staple to make mojitos at home or minty lemonade.
Fresh simple syrups are something you can always find in my fridge year round. You can use them to sweeten any cocktail, mocktail, coffee or tea.
They are so easy to make that once you try it, you will probably never buy one again. The best part is you can infuse your simple syrups with seasonal ingredients—like mint.
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Ingredients in Mint Syrup
- Sugar
- Water
- Fresh Mint Leaves
How to Make Mint Syrup
In a small pan, combine equal parts water and sugar.
Add 1 cup fresh mint leaves. Cut some of the leaves with scissors to release more minty essence.
Bring your pan to a boil at medium heat. Stir as the sugar dissolves into the water.
When the sugar is completely dissolved, remove from heat. Allow the mint leaves to cool in the syrup mixture for at least 30 minutes to one hour. This will allow the mint essence to steep into your syrup, becoming more flavorful and more green in color.
Use a fine mesh strainer and funnel your cooled syrup into a jar.
Optional: I enjoy labeling all my homemade syrups, and this is especially helpful if you’ll be serving it at a party or to guests.
Tips for Making
- The longer you allow your mint leaves to steep (after dissolving), the more green color your mint syrup will become. If you remove the leaves very quickly, it will be clear.
- Keep syrup bottles on hand to store your homemade syrups.
- Homemade syrups last a minimum of several weeks in the refrigerator, and I often use mine for several months.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does this syrup last in the fridge?
This syrup recipe will last a minimum of two weeks in the fridge. I often keep my homemade syrups in the fridge for several months without any issues.
What can you use Mint Syrup for?
Use this syrup to make summer cocktails, mocktails, mint lemonade, iced coffee, and sweet tea.
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Instructions
In a small pan, combine equal parts water and sugar.
Add 1 cup fresh mint leaves. Cut some of the leaves with scissors to release more minty essence.
Bring your pan to a boil at medium heat. Stir as the sugar dissolves into the water.
- When the sugar is completely dissolved, remove from heat. Allow the mint leaves to cool in the syrup mixture for at least 30 minutes to one hour. This will allow the mint essence to steep into your syrup, becoming more flavorful and more green in color.
Use a fine mesh strainer and funnel your cooled syrup into a jar.
Optional: I enjoy labeling all my homemade syrups and this is especially helpful if you’ll be serving it at a party or to guests.
Notes
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- The longer you allow your mint leaves to steep (after dissolving), the more green color your mint syrup will become. If you remove the leaves very quickly, it will be clear.
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- Homemade syrups last a minimum of several weeks in the refrigerator and I often use mine for several months.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Mint Simple Syrup
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
