Mint Simple Syrup

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A mint simple syrup recipe made with fresh spearmint steeped off the heat for 20 minutes. Cool, bright and never bitter, and ready for mojito-style mocktails.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword homemade mint syrup, mint simple syrup, mint simple syrup for mocktails, mint syrup, mint syrup recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 65kcal

Author Alex

Cost $2

Equipment

1 Small saucepan
1 Fine mesh strainer
1 Glass bottle or jar with lid

Ingredients

For the Syrup

1 cup granulated sugar 200 g
1 cup water 240 ml
1 cup fresh mint leaves tightly packed, thick stems removed

Instructions

Make the Syrup

Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over low heat and stir until the sugar dissolves.
Take the pan off the burner and let it stop bubbling.
Gently press the mint leaves with the back of a spoon to release the oils.
Stir the leaves into the hot syrup, making sure they are all submerged.

Steep and Store

Cover and steep for 20 minutes.
Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing lightly, and discard the leaves.
Let the syrup cool to room temperature.
Pour into a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Never boil the mint. Strain at 20 minutes so the syrup stays green and sweet. Blanch the leaves first for a brighter color. Discard if brown or off-smelling.

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