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Fresh mint simple syrup beside mint lemonade, iced tea, and a mojito

Fresh Mint Simple Syrup

Rufus Dewanou
A fresh, versatile mint simple syrup made with a gentle, covered off-heat steep. Use it in mojitos, lemonade, iced tea, mocktails, sparkling drinks, and party pitchers.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Steeping Time 30 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Recipe Type Cocktail and Mocktails, Pantry Essential
Cuisine American
Servings 24 tablespoons
Calories 33 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup granulated sugar 200 g
  • 1 cup water 240 ml, plus more for blanching
  • 1 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves and tender stems about 27 g

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the mint and remove damaged leaves and thick, woody stems.
  • Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely, about 2 to 3 minutes. Do not reduce or continue boiling.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the fresh mint, gently press it beneath the surface, and cover the pan.
  • Steep for 20 to 30 minutes. Begin tasting after 20 minutes and strain once the mint flavor is clear and fresh.
  • Pour the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean jar without pressing the leaves aggressively. Cool completely, cover, label, and refrigerate.

Notes

Chef tip: Use plenty of fresh mint because the flavor needs to remain noticeable after the syrup is diluted with ice, tea, citrus, or sparkling water.
Mint choice: Spearmint is the best all-purpose choice for mojitos, lemonade, and iced tea. Peppermint is stronger, so begin tasting it earlier.
Do not boil the mint: Dissolve the sugar first, remove the saucepan from the heat, and then add the mint.
Storage: Refrigerate in a clean, airtight container and use within 7 to 10 days for the freshest flavor. Discard the syrup if you see mold, smell fermentation, or notice unexpected bubbles or pressure.
Freezing: Freeze small portions for up to 3 months and thaw them in the refrigerator.
Serving: Start with 1 to 2 tablespoons per 8-ounce glass of lemonade or iced tea, or approximately ¾ ounce per mojito.
Nutrition is an estimate per 1 tablespoon and will vary slightly with the final yield.

Nutrition

Calories: 33kcalCarbohydrates: 8gPotassium: 1mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 2mg
Keyword fresh mint syrup, mint simple syrup, mint syrup for drinks, mint syrup for iced tea, mint syrup for lemonade, mint syrup for mocktails, mint syrup for mojitos
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