Mint Simple Syrup
This Mint Simple Syrup recipe is fresh, refreshing, and incredibly easy to make with only water, sugar, and fresh mint sprigs. Perfect for mojitos, mint juleps, iced tea, lemonade, and mocktails, this homemade syrup adds the perfect splash of minty flavor to your favorite drinks.
Servings: 16
Calories: 48kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Sugar
- 8 sprigs Fresh Mint
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar fully dissolves and the mixture just begins to simmer, then turn the heat off.
- Add clean fresh mint sprigs to the hot syrup, cover the saucepan, and allow the mint to steep for 15-30 minutes depending on how strong you would like the mint flavor.
- Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer to remove the mint leaves, then allow the syrup to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container or glass jar for storage.
Notes
- Do not boil the mint leaves directly in the syrup, as this can create a bitter flavor. Steeping the mint after turning the heat off gives the syrup a fresher and cleaner mint flavor.
- Spearmint is the best mint to use for classic mojitos, mint juleps, iced tea, and lemonades because it has a naturally smooth and refreshing flavor.
- For a stronger mint flavor, lightly bruise the mint leaves before adding them to the hot syrup or allow the syrup to steep closer to 30 minutes.
- Store the syrup in an airtight glass jar or container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Freeze leftover syrup in ice cube trays for easy cocktail cubes, iced tea, or summer drinks later.
Nutrition
Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0.02g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 3mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.03mg