Refreshing Mint Simple Syrup
A quick and easy mint simple syrup recipe that adds fresh, bright flavor to cocktails, mocktails, iced tea, lemonade, and more. Made with just sugar, water, and fresh mint, it’s perfect for making ahead and storing in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 40-50 minutes
- Yield: About 1 1/2 cups syrup 1x
- Category: Beverage Mixer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) water
- 1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves (about 20g), spearmint or peppermint
- Zest from ½ lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring gently to dissolve the sugar completely, about 5 minutes. Avoid boiling aggressively.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in fresh mint leaves and lemon zest.
- Let the syrup sit uncovered for 30 to 45 minutes to steep.
- Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl or jar, pressing gently on the leaves to extract flavor.
- Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature, then seal and refrigerate.
Notes
Do not boil syrup aggressively to avoid caramelization and bitterness. Steeping time is key for flavor extraction; do not steep too long to prevent bitterness. Store syrup in airtight container in fridge for up to two weeks. For stronger mint flavor, add fresh leaves after straining and infuse overnight. Can be frozen in ice cube trays for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30ml)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 26
- Carbohydrates: 26
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