Grab our favorite summer herb and let’s make mint simple syrup – perfect for drinks, desserts and other dishes!
Summer’s here and for many of us that means an abundance in our garden. In our garden that means mint – so why not make something delicious from all that goodness! From sweet tea to mint juleps to fruit salad and more, this simple syrup smells amazing and tastes even better!
EASY Simple Syrup RECIPE
A three-ingredient recipe that will change the flavor of your summer? Yes please! Water, sugar and fresh mint leaves will make this a staple in your recipe repertoire. {FTC Disclosure: this post contains affiliate links which means I may make a small commission on any sales without additional cost to you.}
Ingredients/Tools:
- handful of fresh mint leaves – only leaves, without the stems
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- small saucepan or small pot
HOW TO MAKE mint Simple syrup:
1. In a small pan, combine all the ingredients.
2. Slowly bring to a boil, while mixing, to allow for the sugar to melt.
Step 3: Simmer for a couple of minutes. Turn off the heat, remove the pot from the stove and let the syrup steep for 30 minutes.
Step 4: Strain the mixture into a sterilized glass container.
Step 5: Keep in the refrigerator and use it in drinks, desserts, and other dishes. It lasts for a month.
Want to make a big batch and share it with your friends? Grab some of these chalkboard stickers and a white pen and create these fun custom labels. A bottle of mint simple syrup would make a great hostess gift or party favor!
Now, if you need the recipe printout, then we have you covered! Check out the recipe box below to see all of the details for our Mint Simple Syrup. Plus, you can even pin this recipe to your favorite Pinterest board!
Mint Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- 1 cup of fresh mint leaves (only leaves, without the stems)
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup of a white sugar
Instructions
- In a small pan, combine all the ingredients.
- Slowly bring to a boil, while mixing, to allow for the sugar to melt.
- Simmer for a couple of minutes. Turn off the heat, and let the syrup steep for 30 minutes.
- Strain the mixture into a sterilized glass container.
- Keep in the refrigerator and use it in drinks, desserts, and other dishes. It lasts for a month.
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Beth F. says
I am pinning this recipe now! My mint has gone crazy and is huge. The only other thing I make with it is mint jelly! Thanks for another recipe.