Mint Simple Syrup Recipe
An aromatic golden-colored mint simple syrup, perfect for cakes, teas or cocktails!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Desserts, Drinks
Cuisine: Syrup
Keyword: mint simple syrup recipe
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 403kcal
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves stems discarded
Prepare the fresh mint leaves by washing the mint and discarding the stems.
In a small saucepan on medium heat, pour in the sugar and water and bring to a boil.
Stir well until all the sugar dissolves.
Lower the temperature, add the mint leaves and continue stirring. Cook for 1 minute.
Take it off of the stove and let it sit for 5 minutes so that mint essential oils and aroma can seep into the syrup.
Strain into a glass bottle or a Mason jar. Let cool until it reaches room temperature.
- Store in an air-tight container in the fridge or freezer for up to 1 month.
- A couple of spoons will suffice to sweeten iced tea.
- The final product has a golden color and a very fresh and aromatic flavor, which goes really well for cocktails that use mint or, green tea, or mint tea.
- Try making it also with lemon peel to enhance its fresh flavor.
Serving: 15fl oz | Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 103g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 100g | Vitamin A: 956IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg