Craft a refreshing and sweet homemade Mint Simple Syrup that you can use whenever the mood strikes you.
Summer is my favorite time of the year, which is a sentence that I’m sure I’ve written many times in one shape or another. Which is okay with me, because there’s no falsehood to be found in that sentiment. The warm weather, a refreshing swim in the pool, hot dogs and hamburgers grilling in the backyard… That’s heaven to me. Throw in some Creedence or a nice calypso playlist and I’ll never want the day to end.
A nice addition to this lovely scene would of course be a tipple or two, in tall glasses filled with ice, and maybe topped with something bubbly. There are so many cocktail options to make this vision a reality, too. Where does one begin when a thirst starts to take hold?
In this instance, I’m in a minty mood, craving a bright, spearmint-like tinge to whatever drink I’ll wind up mixing for myself and my friends. So off to the garden I go to clip a little fresh mint. Not just for garnish, but to infuse what we’ll be making tonight: Mint Simple Syrup.
When you tell everyone that the syrup is homemade, they’ll think you’re some kind of cocktail sorcerer. Just don’t tell them how easy this recipe is to conjure up.
What are the best uses for Mint Simple Syrup?
There are a plethora of tipples that require the mountain-like briskness of mint. You can use Mint Simple Syrup in place of muddling the herb for some beverages, or use it instead of regular simple syrup to add a splash of something different. You can even use it to drizzle over ice cream or in homemade alcohol-free Italian-style sodas.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves washed and stems removed
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Gently clap the mint leaves between your hands. Add the honey, water, and mint leaves into a small saucepan.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the honey completely dissolves into the water.
- Bring the mixture to a very gentle simmer. Let it simmer for just 1 minute to activate the mint.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Let the mint steep in the hot syrup for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on how strong you want the mint flavor. Pour the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bottle or jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to one month.
Nutrition
How Do I Store Mint Simple Syrup?
Store your syrup in a resealable glass bottle or mason jar, and keep it in the fridge. Chill it for at least an hour before using.
What is the best type of mint to use?
You’ll want to stay away from any menthol-type aftertaste, so a fresh bunch of spearmint is going to be the best choice to infuse your syrup with. Its flavor is brightly sweet and clean, making it the perfect option.
Other homemade syrups worth trying
Once you’ve realized just how easy it is to make your own syrups at home, you might never bother buying any again. But since you’re probably still new to the arena of syrup production, allow Twist & Toast to get you started with a few more easy and delicious recipes. Check these out below:
- Honey Syrup – Here’s a mixer that’ll add that perfect golden taste to whatever you’re making.
- Orgeat Syrup – Planning a tiki-themed party? You’ll need plenty of this.
- Demerara Syrup – Add this delicious and robust syrup to your home bar.
- Lavender Syrup – Make your next tipple a fresh and floral-tasting one with this delightful mixer.
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