Mint Simple Syrup

Mint simple syrup is the perfect way to sweeten your favorite craft cocktails with a refreshing infusion of minty flavor. All you need is mint, water, and sugar to make this easy DIY cocktail mixer!

If you love to craft cocktails like I do, simple syrup is a necessity. It sweetens cocktails and is a must when making your own sweet and sour mix.

What I love is that you can add various ingredients to the sweet syrup which will enhance the flavor of the cocktail you’re making. For instance, this mint syrup goes so well in a mojito, cucumber mint cosmo, mint julep, and adds a splash of flavor to the blueberry daiquiri.

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Helpful tips

• I bought an aerogarden months ago and I love the herbs that I’ve grown in it. One of my favorites is mint.
• If you don’t have your own mint plant, you will find fresh mint in the produce section. It comes in a small rectangular plastic container.
• I use a rubber spatula to bruise the mint leaves as they cook.
• This mint syrup needs to be refrigerated or it will get moldy on your bar.
• I bought a bottle of simple syrup from the store a long time ago just so I could use the glass container it came in. It’s the perfect size, but use whatever container you have on hand that’s good for pouring from.

How to make mint simple syrup

Pre-step

Get a medium saucepan, rubber spatula, fine mesh sieve, and glass receptacle.

Step one

Gather the ingredients – fresh mint leaves, sugar, and water.

Step two

Fill a one cup measuring cup with mint leaves. I push down on the mint but don’t necessarily stuff it into the cup.

Step three

In a small or medium saucepan, add one cup of water and one cup of white sugar.

Step four

Take some mint leaves into your hands and rub them together to bruise them. This releases flavor. Add to the sugar water.

Step five

Turn the heat under the pan on medium and use a rubber spatula to further bruise the mint leaves.

Step six

Stir the mixture as it cooks because you don’t want the sugar to stick to the bottom of the pan.

Step seven

Bring the mint syrup to a slight boil. Let it boil for 1 minute, while you stir the mixture.

Step eight

Remove the pan from the heat.

Allow the syrup to cool at least 10 minutes.

Step nine

Place a fine mesh strainer over a 2 cup measuring glass. Pour the contents of the pan in the strainer.

Let the simple syrup drain from the mint. Give the strainer a couple of shakes. Must get all the flavor crystals.

Pour the mint syrup into a glass receptacle.

Look at that slight green hue.

I hope you enjoyed this mint simple syrup recipe. It’s a great addition to a variety of cocktails. And remember, you need to store it in the refrigerator.

And as always, may all your dishes/drinks be delish.

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