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Home » All Recipes » Food Tips » Simple Mint Simple Syrup Recipe

May 22, 2020 · Last Modified: February 12, 2021

Simple Mint Simple Syrup Recipe

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Mint simple syrup is made with fresh mint leaves and simple sugar syrup. Perfect for flavoring cocktails, lemonade, and cocktails.

Mint Simple Syrup in a glass jar

What ingredients are needed?

  • Sugar – I use white sugar but brown sugar will give the syrup a more caramel flavor profile
  • Water – tap water is fine
  • Mint leaves, fresh and washed. I use spearmint from my garden but any fresh mint will give you a delicious syrup with the flavors of that particular mint.

Materials need:

  • Small saucepan – the size of the pan should be proportional to the side of the batch. Bigger batch = bigger saucepan
  • Wooden spoon – used to stir the sugar syrup
  • Mesh strainer – use to strain away the mint leaves after steeping. To remove every crumpled leaf, line the strainer with a coffee filter, paper towel or cheesecloth.
  • Measuring cups – Got to measure the ingredients! 
  • Container to store the cooled syrup – I am a fan of glass mason jars but any airtight container will do.
horizontal image of Mint Simple Syrup in a ball glass jar with mint on the countertop

How do you make mint syrup?

  1. Wash the fresh mint leaves to remove any dirt or hitchhikers from the garden. 
  2. In a small saucepan bring the sugar and water to a boil, stirring to be sure the sugar is dissolved.
  3. Remove from heat and add the fresh mint to the pot, pressing the mint into the liquid to submerge it. 
  4. Steep the mint for 10 minutes or up to 30 minutes for a more deep and developed mint flavor.
  5. Strain away the leaves from the simple syrup and be sure it is cooled completely before storing in the refrigerator in a closed container.
steeped mint in a mesh strainer

I have found that my chopping or muddling the mint in the syrup will become muddier in color versus a clear syrup. But some are of the opinion that muddled mint will release more flavor. Feel free to form your own opinion. 

How to Use Mint Syrup

Use it as the perfect addition to a Mint Julep cocktail because of the added layers of flavor of mint as well as sweetness. We keep the syrup in the refrigerator for the kids so they can dress up a soda and call it a ‘craft mocktail’. I am a huge fan of adding a few tablespoons to my homemade seltzer water. And don’t forget to drizzle over fresh fruit for an added layer of flavor. 

How long will the syrup keep?

Mint simple syrup can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks in a closed container. It can also be frozen in a freezer save container for up to a year. 

Should the mint be muddled or chopped before making the syrup?

Everyone has an opinion as to if the mint should be muddled or chopped before adding it to the sugar syrup to steep. I am of the opinion that mint should be left whole and unblemished when making mint syrup.
I have found that my chopping or muddling the mint in the syrup will become muddier in color versus a clear syrup. But some are of the opinion that muddled mint will release more flavor. Feel free to form your own opinion. 

mint simple syrup in a glass mason jar, fresh mint leaves in the background, square image

Mint Simple Syrup Recipe

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Mint simple syrup is made with fresh mint leaves and simple sugar syrup. Perfect for flavoring cocktails, lemonade, and cocktails.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
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Course Drinks – Non Alcoholic
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cup
Calories 49 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup fresh mint
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar

Instructions
 

  • Wash the fresh mint leaves to remove any dirt or hitchhikers from the garden. 
  • In a small saucepan bring the sugar and water to a boil, stirring to be sure the sugar is dissolved.
  • Remove from heat and add the fresh mint to the syrup, pressing the mint into the syrup to submerge it. 
  • Steep the mint for 10 minutes or up to 30 minutes for a more deep and developed mint flavor.
  • Strain away the mint leaves from the simple syrup and be sure it is cooled completely before storing in the refrigerator in a closed container.

Notes

Use it as the perfect addition to a Mint Julep cocktail.
Dress up a soda and call it a ‘craft mocktail’.
Ads a few tablespoons to my homemade seltzer water.
And don’t forget to drizzle over fresh fruit for an added layer of flavor. 
Mint simple syrup can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks in a closed container. It can also be frozen in a freezer save container for up to a year. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 49kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSodium: 1mgSugar: 12g
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