Mint Simple Syrup Recipe

Sep 24, 2026

A fresh herbal mint simple syrup recipe designed for cocktails, mocktails, drinks, and frozen treats. The instructions guide making syrup by boiling equal parts water and white sugar, dissolving the sugar completely, then steeping fresh mint until the mixture cools and straining it into a clear syrup. Storage guidance covers refrigeration in an airtight container for up to one to two weeks, with notes on preventing spoilage and using the syrup for evenly blended sweetness.

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Continue How to make a mint simple syrup Gather the ingredients. In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the sugar and mint leaves, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Remove the mint, stir in the citrus juices, and transfer to an air-tight container. Refrigerate syrup until ready to use in a cocktail such as the Dragon's Heart. Enjoy. This can be made up to 2 weeks in advance. Rate This Recipe I don't like this at all. It's not the worst. Sure, this will do. I'm a fan—would recommend. Amazing! I love it! Thanks for your rating! Last Updated on February 6, 2022 by The Noms A fresh, herbal mint simple syrup that has so many uses! One of the most common questions we get asked as cocktail bloggers is how to make various flavored simple syrups. Simple syrup can be an integral part of a cocktail, by adding sweetness and flavor to make the drink just right. Such an important part of cocktail making, and yet it is really simple! One that we always are asked about is mint simple syrup, which we use in a whole bunch of cocktails. This post contains affiliate links for products that we think you as readers might find useful, and we make commission off of these! For more details about our affiliates, click our Disclosure and Contacts Page. Swing Top Bottles / Wooden Bowls / Wooden Spoons Mint simple syrup is oneof our favorite flavored simple syrups to make as it is extremely versatile and one that brings a whole bunch of flavor! Cool and crisp tasting, mint simple syrup brings a delicious refreshing mint flavor to cocktails, drinks or frozen treats alike! What Ingredients are Needed for the Mint Simple Syrup? We are lucky enough to have our own little herb garden where we grow a whole bunch of fresh herbs that we use in cooking and drink making. One of the easiest herbs to grow is mint, as it does really well in a pot, making it perfect for use in the kitchen as you can keep a small pot handy! In fact, most gardeners tell you to grow mint in a pot because it tends to grow like wildfire and takes over your whole garden! Making mint simple syrup is really quite easy. First you use equal parts water and white sugar and bring that to a boil. Once the sugar and water have boiled, remove from heat and add in the mint leaves. Allow the mint leaves to steep in the hot syrup until cool, then strain out the leaves! The result is a clear syrup with a cool, fresh minty sweetness that avoids being overly artificially minty like some chewing gums or some creme de menthe. Can Simple Syrups go bad? They can get moldy if they sit too long. We encourage you to store it in the fridge in a bottle or jar, but for no more than one to two weeks. We actually have a whole shelf of simple syrups in our fridge at any given time! Cheers! Like this recipe? Try these below, too! Blueberry Mint Sorbet Sparkling Rose Float Mint Julep OTHER SIMPLE SYRUP RECIPES Also, don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and tag \#gastronomcocktails so we can see all the wonderful recipes YOU recreate from this site! You can also subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never missa delicious recipe again! A mint simple syrup for cocktails, mocktails and drinks. 6 sprigs of fresh mint 1 cup water 1 cup sugar Place sugar and water in a small saucepan.Bring to a boil, stirring to fully dissolve the sugar.Remove from heat.Add mint sprigs into the hot syrup and steep until cool. Strain mint from syrup. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. 8 1 Amount Per Serving: Calories: 94Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 0gSugar: 25gProtein: 0g Please leave a comment on the blog or share a photo on Instagram PIN THIS MINT SIMPLE SYRUP RECIPE FOR LATER! Interested in stocking your own home bar? Make sure to see our favorites at our Amazon Store! If you liked this re

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What ingredients are needed to make mint simple syrup?

You need fresh mint sprigs, water, and white sugar. The recipe uses equal parts water and sugar, with about 6 sprigs of mint.

How do you make the syrup?

Bring water and sugar to a boil while stirring to dissolve fully. Remove from heat, steep the mint in the hot syrup until cool, then strain out the mint and store the syrup.

Can mint simple syrup go bad, and how long can it be stored?

It can grow mold if kept too long. Refrigerate in an airtight container for no more than one to two weeks.

Sep 24, 2026

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