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    Home » Beverage » Peppermint Syrup

    Published: Jan 9, 2016 · Modified: Mar 2, 2021 by Lisa Johnson

    Peppermint Syrup

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    Peppermint syrup in a square glass bottle surrounded by fresh mint leaves with a title graphic across the top.

    Make your own homemade Peppermint Syrup with fresh mint leaves, sugar, and water! This easy simple syrup recipe is perfect for hot chocolate or peppermint mochas. If you have peppermint growing in your backyard, you can make some delicious syrup in no time!

    a square glass bottle of peppermint syrup surrounded by fresh mint sprigs on a wooden background.

    You could make it right now and have it ready for breakfast tomorrow, it is that easy!

    How to make peppermint simple syrup:

    Grab a bunch of fresh peppermint.

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    Unwrap the bunch {it should be about a cup's worth of mint} rinse them off, dry them, and set them aside.

    Start by placing granulated sugar in a saucepan.

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    Add the water, and stir to combine.

    Simple Syrup water cookingwithcurls.com

    Heat over medium-high heat until completely dissolved, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add in the mint leaves, stir to coat and heat them through.

    Peppermint Syrup steep cookingwithcurls.com

    Remove from heat and allow to steep for 3 to 5 minutes.

    Peppermint Syrup wilted cookingwithcurls.com

    Same pan, different stove. 😉 Remove the mint leaves and allow the peppermint syrup to cool completely. Store in a sealed bottle for up to a week.

    a square glass bottle of peppermint syrup surrounded by mint leaves with a black ground.

    The longer you allow the mint leaves to steep, the stronger the flavor will be.

    Now you are ready to add a couple tablespoons of Peppermint Syrup to your Double Chocolate Hot Cacao or Caffe Mocha.

    My favorite Dairy-free Peppermint Mocha that you can make at home | cookingwithcurls.com

    I'm sure there are many other uses for this delicious syrup, but for now I am content to enjoy it in my morning mocha.

    Tools used to create this recipe:

    • Saucepan
    • Strainer
    • Measuring Cup makes it much easier to pour into the bottle.
    • Swing Top Bottle – these bottles are round like the ones shown below.

    more flavored simple syrup recipes:

    Simple Syrup Collage | cookingwithcurls.com
    • Simple Syrup    
    • Cherry Simple Syrup    
    • Blackberry Simple Syrup - would also work with raspberries
    • Strawberry Simple Syrup
    • Vanilla Simple Syrup

    If you love this recipe, please rate it five stars and help me share on facebook and to help other readers in our community!

    Enjoy!!

    Peppermint Syrup

    You only need 3 simple ingredients to make this delicious Peppermint Syrup recipe. It is perfect for your morning mocha or hot chocolate.
    5 from 9 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: Condiment
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: sugar, water, recipe, peppermint, syrup, coffee, flavor
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 12 minutes
    Servings: 16 Servings
    Calories: 48kcal
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 cup fresh mint leaves one bunch
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    Instructions

    • Pour the sugar into a small saucepan. Add the water and stir to combine.
    • Heat over Medium-High heat until sugar dissolves.
    • Add the mint leaves and stir into the sugar mixture.
    • Remove from heat and allow to steep for 3 to 5 minutes.
    • Remove the mint leaves and allow syrup to cool completely.
    • Store in a sealed bottle for up to a week.

    Notes

    • This recipe makes 1 cup or 16 tablespoons. The sugar dissolves and I'm guessing the peppermint leaves absorb some of the moisture.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Sugar: 12g
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    Comments

    1. Theresa @DearCreatives says

      January 10, 2016 at 1:08 pm

      If my peppermint comes back I want to try this. I bet it's so much better homemade. Pinned for later. Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Happy New Year.

      Reply
    2. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

      January 21, 2016 at 8:27 pm

      Love this! I can think of a ton of ways to use it!

      Reply
    3. Ann says

      January 22, 2016 at 10:01 am

      Love it! I'll be keeping some mint stash! #foodiefriDIY

      Reply
    4. Hil says

      January 22, 2016 at 6:20 pm

      I want to make this! It would be delicious in a mocha!

      Reply
    5. Ann says

      June 09, 2016 at 2:09 pm

      Hello Lisa! Just wanted to let you know that I pinned this recipe of yours on my pinterest board a while back and I have been amazed at the number of re-pins and likes this one got. It's a popular recipe this and it's a great one! Glad I found you. 🙂

      Reply
    6. Joy Butler says

      January 10, 2017 at 2:38 pm

      I had no idea that peppermint syrup could be homemade. It seems like a great option to add variety to your morning coffee or hot chocolate. This could be a great idea for those who have extra peppermint growing in their garden.

      Reply
    7. Johanna Harter says

      November 30, 2020 at 10:51 am

      5 stars
      I left the peppermint leaves steep for one and a half hours. The syrup had a nice rich flavor, but it is not too minty.

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        November 30, 2020 at 10:45 pm

        Thank you so much for letting us know, Johanna. I will have to try that next time!

        Reply

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